Ranchester ZIP Code List — Sheridan County, WY
There is one unique ZIP code in Ranchester, Wyoming and it is 82839. Area code: 307.
1
ZIP codes
111.51
sq mi land
0.23
sq mi water
307
area code
Ranchester, WY ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Ranchester, WY (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,354
Population
38.0
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$27,354
Per capita income
$380,600
Median home value
$723
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
487
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
47
Under 5
45
71
5–9
69
54
10–14
52
36
15–19
34
33
20–24
31
67
25–34
64
100
35–44
97
81
45–54
79
20
55–59
20
42
60–64
40
124
65–74
120
14
75–84
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 396 | 29.2% |
| 18 and over | 958 | 70.8% |
| 65 and over | 272 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,317 | 97.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 2.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
15.0%
$25k–$35k
14.0%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
24.6%
$75k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $56,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
24.4%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
25.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,600 |
| Median rent / month | $723 |
| Owner occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 81.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 10.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% |
| 3 or more | 50.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 68.8% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 288 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 39 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 84 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 130 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 126 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 217 | 40.1% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 22.0% |
| Married | 54.5% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 17.2% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 5.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.1%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 11.9% |
| Elementary school | 191 | 58.4% |
| High school | 47 | 14.4% |
| College / grad school | 26 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Agriculture & mining
21.0%
Construction
14.6%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Retail trade
6.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Other services
1.4%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 10.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 24.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.1% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 131 | 13.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 3.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 25.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,262 | 93.2% |
| 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) | 1,352 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 1,319 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 500 | 36.9% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 151 | 11.2% |
| French | 141 | 10.4% |
| Polish | 49 | 3.6% |
| English | 16 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 13 | 1% |
| German | 9 | 0.7% |
| Arab | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Ranchester, WY?
Ranchester, WY has one ZIP code: 82839.
What is the main ZIP code for Ranchester, WY?
The primary ZIP code for Ranchester, WY is 82839. The city uses area code 307 for phone service.
What county is Ranchester, WY in?
Ranchester is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
How many ZIP codes are in Ranchester, WY?
Ranchester, WY has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Ranchester and the surrounding business district?
Downtown Ranchester and its central business district are located in ZIP code 82839, which serves as the main commercial hub for this Sheridan County community.
If I'm mailing something to a residence in Ranchester, what ZIP code should I use?
All residential addresses in Ranchester use the ZIP code 82839, as it is the single ZIP code that covers the entire town.