82901 ZIP Code — Rock Springs, WY
Sweetwater County, Wyoming
ZIP code 82901 is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, within Sweetwater County. It covers approximately 1,077.46 square miles and serves a population of 27,713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.
About ZIP code 82901
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $78,639.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
27,713
population
1,077.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rock Springs | Acceptable |
| Rock Springs | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,713 |
| Population density | 27,713 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 56 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,077.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6310 |
| Longitude | -108.9428 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 307 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.2% | 32.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.9% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 30.8% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
27,713
Population
27,713
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$78,639
Median household income
$40,848
Per capita income
$240,600
Median home value
$903
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
9,691
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
834
Under 5
754
1,011
5–9
915
1,115
10–14
1,009
1,098
15–19
993
1,074
20–24
971
1,869
25–34
1,692
2,270
35–44
2,055
1,701
45–54
1,540
882
55–59
798
921
60–64
833
1,255
65–74
1,135
353
75–84
320
165
85+
150
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,870 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 20,843 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,378 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
6.7%
Other race
4.6%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,122 | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,046 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,074 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,426 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 528 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 300 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 261 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.2% | 32.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.9% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 30.8% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $78,639 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.9%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
33.2%
$300k–$500k
22.9%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,600 |
| Median rent / month | $903 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 19.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.5% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,153 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 657 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,671 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,314 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,770 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,512 | 23.3% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 23.7% |
| Married | 47.8% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 537 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 409 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,932 | 40.0% |
| High school | 1,928 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,520 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Retail trade
13.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Construction
6.7%
Public administration
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Professional & management
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 15.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 2.9% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
34.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 24.4% |
| High cholesterol | 25.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,102 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 13.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,125 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,177 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 918 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 194 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,825 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,336 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,114 | 43.7% |
| Foreign born | 489 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,888 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 618 | 32.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,640 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 1,809 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1,715 | 6.2% |
| Dutch | 415 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 380 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 342 | 1.2% |
| Norwegian | 111 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 83 | 0.3% |
| German | 74 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82901
What city is ZIP code 82901 in?
ZIP code 82901 is primarily assigned to Rock Springs, Wyoming.
What county is ZIP code 82901 in?
ZIP code 82901 falls within Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Does ZIP code 82901 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 82901 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 82901?
ZIP code 82901 has an estimated population of 27,713 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 82901?
The median household income in ZIP code 82901 is $78,639, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82901?
The median home value in ZIP code 82901 is $240,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 82901 in?
ZIP code 82901 observes the MST timezone.