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ZIP 82501

Part of Riverton, WY
Pop. 19,413·Fremont County·13th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$833/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-22.5%
vs US Median
-$1,132
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 82501 · $833
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$9,996/yr
At $833/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountyFremont County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -22.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82501 (Riverton, WY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,413
Median income
$60,449
Median age
37.8
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
25.6%
21.3%
23.7%
17.6%
Under 1825.6%
18–3421.3%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.8%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
74%
15.8%
White74%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian0.6%
Other15.8%
Education (25+)
32.9%
38.4%
22.7%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+22.7%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82501 in Riverton, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,567 → $60,449
up 10.8%
Population
18,853 → 19,413
up 3.0%
Renter share
31.6% → 34.7%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.7% → 22.7%
+2.0 pts
Median age
37.2 → 37.8
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,567 in 2021 to $60,449 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 82501 in Riverton, WY adding about 560 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.6% to 34.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.7% to 22.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 82501 covers Riverton, WY. The median rent here is $833/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($60,449/yr), ZIP 82501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82501?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82501 (Riverton, WY) is $833. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82501's median rent of $833/mo is $1,132 (58%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 82501 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #13 out of 13 ZIPs at $833/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $33,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $833/mo in ZIP 82501. The local median household income is $60,449/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82501?

Rent in ZIP 82501 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 82501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82501 is considered very affordable for renters. At $833/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($60,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 82501 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82501 compare to the rest of Riverton?

ZIP 82501 sits right at the Riverton citywide median of $833/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82501 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $833/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 82501's median household income ($60,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82501 17%Benchmark 30%
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