82838 ZIP Code — Parkman, WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82838 is located in Parkman, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 149.10 square miles and serves a population of 519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $518,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 82838 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

519

population

149.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parkman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82836 Dayton (12.1 mi) 82839 Ranchester (15.1 mi) 59089 Wyola (16.9 mi) 82844 Wolf (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	519
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	149.10 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	44.9455
Longitude	-107.4036
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.6%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	51.5%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

519

Population

People per sq mi

63.2

Median age

Median household income

$38,487

Per capita income

$518,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

45.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	4.8%
18 and over	494	95.2%
65 and over	175	33.7%
Median age	63.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 7.3%

Group	Count	%
White	478	85.4%
Hispanic or Latino	41	7.3%
Other race	41	7.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.6%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	51.5%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 52.7%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	52.7%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 53.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$518,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	26.0%
1970–1979	1.7%
1960–1969	38.1%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	67.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.1%
2 vehicles	69.5%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	90.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	95.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	23	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	62.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	9.8%
Married	92.3%	90.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 6.1%

Some college, no degree 42.4%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 35.8%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	45.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	44.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	31	55.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 54.2%

Agriculture & mining 19.5%

Professional & management 11.5%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	2.3%
Sales & office	45.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.0%
Retirement income	6.4%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	85.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	32.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	519	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	519	100.0%
Born in same state	519	100.0%
Born in different state	164	31.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	5.2%
Polish	25	4.8%
Dutch	19	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.7%
French	7	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	87.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82838

What city is ZIP code 82838 in?

ZIP code 82838 is primarily assigned to Parkman, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82838 in?

ZIP code 82838 falls within Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82838 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 82838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82838 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 82838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 82838 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 82838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 82838?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 82838 in?

ZIP code 82838 observes the MST timezone.