82442 ZIP Code — Ten Sleep, WY

Washakie County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82442 is located in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, within Washakie County. It covers approximately 614.63 square miles and serves a population of 864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $51,100. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82442 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

864
population
614.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82442 ZIP code map
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City Status
Ten Sleep Preferred
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 864
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 56
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 614.63 sq mi
Water area 0.71 sq mi
Latitude 43.8412
Longitude -107.4021
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 48.8% 42.2% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 37.4% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 16.9% 23.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

864
Population
1
People per sq mi
50.0
Median age
$51,100
Median household income
$29,853
Per capita income
$338,800
Median home value
$692
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
380
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
25
21
5–9
20
21
10–14
20
7
15–19
6
23
20–24
22
40
25–34
39
74
35–44
72
33
45–54
31
28
55–59
28
37
60–64
36
93
65–74
91
27
75–84
27
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814416.7%
18 and over72083.3%
65 and over25629.6%
Median age50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%
Two or more races 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White80791.1%
Two or more races434.9%
Hispanic or Latino222.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.9%
Asian40.5%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.8% 42.2% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 37.4% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 16.9% 23.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 18.4%
$25k–$35k 9.0%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 20.6%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 24.0%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k18.4%
$25k–$35k9.0%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k20.6%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k24.0%
$150k–$200k0.5%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$51,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%
$50k–$100k 4.6%
$100k–$150k 6.4%
$150k–$200k 12.4%
$200k–$300k 14.9%
$300k–$500k 44.0%
$500k–$1M 11.7%
$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$338,800
Median rent / month$692
Owner occupied68.4%
Renter occupied31.6%
Vacant19.2%
Single-family detached75.5%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes17.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)1.99

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.9%
2000–200918.8%
1990–199915.5%
1980–198920.2%
1970–19799.2%
1960–196911.2%
1950–19593.9%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier9.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom3.5%
2 bedrooms37.5%
3 bedrooms42.0%
4 bedrooms9.6%
5+ bedrooms5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle15.0%
2 vehicles46.1%
3 or more31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Electricity7.3%
Propane / LP gas74.5%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood15.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25762.4%
Cohabiting couple235.6%
Male householder, no spouse5713.8%
Female householder, no spouse7518.2%
Households with children under 1812730.8%
Households with seniors (65+)17943.4%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.2%9.5%
Married72.5%75.4%
Separated0.3%5.6%
Widowed1.9%7.3%
Divorced11.2%2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 16.0%
Some college, no degree 45.4%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 19.3%
Graduate / professional 7.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.4%
Bachelor's or higher27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool44.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7373.0%
High school2020.0%
College / grad school33.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.6%
Construction 20.3%
Education & healthcare 19.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%
Wholesale trade 6.0%
Professional & management 5.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Retail trade 3.3%
Other services 1.9%
Public administration 1.9%
Finance & real estate 1.1%
Manufacturing 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.8%
Service13.5%
Sales & office8.2%
Natural resources & construction30.5%
Production & transportation8.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.6%
Government25.0%
Self-employed14.0%
Unpaid family workers1.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.8%
Carpool9.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk14.0%
Work from home5.8%
Other means6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)15.4

Poverty

All people 13.2%
Under 18 years 28.5%
18 and over 10.1%
Married-couple families 5.4%
Female-led households 86.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.6%
Retirement income22.6%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.3%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis27.2%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.2%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.6%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening92.4%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9212.8%
Disability%
Any disability13.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.8%
Public insurance45.3%
No insurance13.3%
Uninsured under 192.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only81494.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85398.7%
Born in same state85098.4%
Born in different state36542.2%
Foreign born30.3%
Naturalized citizen111.3%
Not a US citizen763.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French18721.6%
Italian14917.2%
Polish799.1%
Dutch354.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab232.7%
Norwegian141.6%
English50.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.7%
Internet access98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82442

What city is ZIP code 82442 in?

ZIP code 82442 is primarily assigned to Ten Sleep, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82442 in?

ZIP code 82442 falls within Washakie County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82442 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 82442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 82442 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 82442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82442 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 82442 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82442?

The median home value in ZIP code 82442 is $338,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 82442 in?

ZIP code 82442 observes the MST timezone.

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