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    Zip Code 82901

    Rock Springs, Wyoming — Sweetwater County

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    📍 ZIP code 82901 is in Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

    ZIP code 82901 is located in Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 27,471. The area code for ZIP code 82901 is 307.

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    Zip code 82901 is in Rock Springs, Wyoming (Sweetwater County). It has a population of 27,471, median household income of $74,107, and median home value of $238,800.

    Population

    27,471

    Income

    $74,107

    Home Value

    $238,800

    Climate

    84°F / 14°F

    About Zip Code 82901

    Zip code 82901 is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, within Sweetwater County. Home to approximately 27,471 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 6854 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 307.

    The median household income is $74,107 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $238,800, and the cost of living index is 93 (7% below the national average of 100).

    Summers average a high of 84°F while winters drop to 14°F. The area receives about 8 in of rain and 54 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 1388.4 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of water.

    Key Statistics

    Population

    27,471

    Median Income

    $74,107

    Median Home Value

    $238,800

    Timezone

    Mountain (MST/MDT)

    Area Code

    307

    Elevation

    6854 ft

    Land Area

    1388.4 sq mi

    Median Age

    36.7

    Housing Units

    12,696

    Compare With Nearby Zip Codes

    Metric8290182942
    CityRock Springs, WYPoint of Rocks, WY
    Population27,4719
    Median Income$74,107$0
    Home Value$238,800$0
    Cost of Living93100
    Median Age36.731.1

    Cost of Living

    Cost of Living Index93

    100 = National Average. Rock Springs's cost of living is 7% below the national average.

    vs. State Avg

    Below

    Affordability

    Affordable

    Income-to-Home

    3.2x

    Demographics

    Zip code 82901 has a population of 27,471 people with a median age of 36.7. There are 12,696 housing units in this area.

    Racial & Ethnic Composition

    white74%
    black2%
    hispanic19%
    asian1%
    other4%

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

    Population History

    Rock Springs (82901) population trend from 2010 to 2024

    ↑ 31.2%
    2010201220142016201820202022202419k22k25k29k

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.

    Climate & Weather

    Summer High

    84°F

    Winter Low

    14°F

    Annual Rainfall

    8 in

    Annual Snowfall

    54 in

    Rock Springs experiences warm summers with average highs around 84°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 14°F. With 54 in of annual snowfall, residents should be prepared for significant winter weather.

    Housing & Economy

    Median Home Value

    $238,800

    Median Household Income

    $74,107

    With 12,696 housing units across 1388.4 square miles, 82901 has a housing density of 9 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

    Location & Geography

    Latitude

    41.3793°

    Longitude

    -108.9782°

    Land Area

    1388.4 sq mi

    Water Area

    0.1 sq mi

    41.3793, -108.9782Open in Google Maps →

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    The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 82901's $74,107. A way to compare Rock Springs to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.

    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

    ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics

    The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 82901 (Rock Springs, WY). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.

    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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    People Also Ask

    What zip code is Rock Springs, Wyoming?

    Rock Springs, Wyoming uses zip code 82901 along with 1 other zip codes.

    What county is zip code 82901 in?

    Zip code 82901 is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

    What is the population of zip code 82901?

    The population of zip code 82901 is 27,471 with a median age of 36.7.

    Is 82901 in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

    Yes, zip code 82901 is in Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The area code is 307.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What city is zip code 82901 in?

    Zip code 82901 is in Rock Springs, Wyoming. It is part of Sweetwater County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.

    What is zip code 82901?

    Zip code 82901 is a U.S. postal code in Rock Springs, Wyoming (Sweetwater County). It has a population of 27,471 and covers 1388.4 square miles.

    What is the population of zip code 82901?

    The population of zip code 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) is 27,471 with a median age of 36.7. There are approximately 12,696 housing units in this area.

    What is the median income in zip code 82901?

    The median household income in zip code 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) is $74,107 per year. The cost of living index is 93 (100 = national average).

    What is the average home price in zip code 82901?

    The median home value in zip code 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) is $238,800. The cost of living index is 93 compared to the national average of 100.

    What county is zip code 82901 in?

    Zip code 82901 is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The primary city is Rock Springs.

    What is the area code for zip code 82901?

    Zip code 82901 in Rock Springs, WY uses area code 307. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.

    Is zip code 82901 a good place to live?

    Zip code 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) has a cost of living index of 93 (100 = national average), a median household income of $74,107, and median home values of $238,800. The median age is 36.7. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.

    What is the cost of living in zip code 82901?

    The cost of living index for zip code 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $238,800.

    What schools serve zip code 82901?

    Zip code 82901 in Rock Springs, Wyoming is served by the local school district of Sweetwater County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.

    All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.

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    Data Sources

    Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
    U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2019-2023 vintage.
    ZIP to city and county mapping
    USPS and HUD-USPS ZIP-County Crosswalk.
    Time zones and area codes
    IANA tz database and NANPA.
    Elevation
    U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
    Last refreshed
    2026-05-18.

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