82501 ZIP Code
Riverton, Wyoming
January 1, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 82501 |
| City/Town: | Riverton |
| County: | Fremont |
| State: | Wyoming |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,898 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,550 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,656 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,930 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,400 |
| Land Area: | 694.2 sq miles
1798.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 12.1 sq miles
31.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0278, -108.2379 |
Population Information (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,898 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,596 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,302 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,221 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,304 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,558 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,352 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,230 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,088 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,282 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,192 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 979 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,446 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,965 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 978 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 303 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $831 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,930 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,996 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 934 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,695 | 67.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,301 | 32.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,233 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 179 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 555 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,039 | 33.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,535 | 28.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,508 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,579 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 838 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (82501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,550 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,435 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,871 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,656 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,258 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,617 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 641 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,332 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,825 | 67.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,845 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 902 | 10.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,001 | 74.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 116 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,519 | 13.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 170 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 699 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,393 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,125 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,959 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,536 | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 405 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (82501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 280 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 419 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 474 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 696 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,175 | 16.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,456 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 937 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 922 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 351 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 286 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (82501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,215 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 786 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 306 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 666 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (82501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 664 | 7.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 662 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 354 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 217 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,027 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 441 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 187 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 599 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,132 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,151 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 584 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 485 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,088 | 79.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,383 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,642 | 35.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,455 | 18.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (82501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,396 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,528 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,583 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 347 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 164 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 546 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (82501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,113 | 64.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 365 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 128 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 274 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 166 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 106 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 291 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,476 | 18.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (82501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 433 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,056 | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 816 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,211 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,841 | 23.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 783 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 759 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 552 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 477 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (82501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 74 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 732 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,094 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,435 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,178 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 417 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (82501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,994 | 57.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 989 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,488 | 21.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 458 | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (82501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 447 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,920 | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,632 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,997 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (82501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 384 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 329 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 427 | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 857 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,480 | 31.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 856 | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 311 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (82501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,492 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $470 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $831 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,996 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,217 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 977 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,512 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,760 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,065 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,096 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (82501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,412 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,466 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,552 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 368 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 902 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,045 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (82501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,618 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 305 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,331 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 916 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 837 | 18.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,138 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,143 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,543 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,765 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 90 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,531 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,144 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (82501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,292 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,373 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,428 | 72.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 919 | 27.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 496 | 14.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (82501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,606 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 111 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 292 | 263.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 292 | 263.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 292 | 263.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 61 | 55.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 35 | 31.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 30.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (82501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,677 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,851 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 826 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 329 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 44 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 180 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 273 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (82501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,996 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,389 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Riverton, WY82501