ZIP Code · WY

ZIP 82801

Part of Sheridan, WY
Pop. 26,310·Sheridan County·5th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,423/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.5%
vs US Median
-$542
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 82801 · $1,423
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,120/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,076/yr
At $1,423/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountySheridan 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, -10.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82801 (Sheridan, WY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,310
Median income
$73,213
Median age
41.7
Renters
31.4%
Age distribution
21.2%
19.7%
24.6%
13.6%
20.9%
Under 1821.2%
18–3419.7%
35–5424.6%
55–6413.6%
65+20.9%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
90.2%
White90.2%
Black0.8%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
30.9%
34.5%
30.7%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
68.6%
31.4%
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82801 in Sheridan, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,916 → $73,213
up 22.2%
Population
25,342 → 26,310
up 3.8%
Renter share
33.7% → 31.4%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 30.7%
-1.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $59,916 to $73,213 across the same window, up 22.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,342 residents to roughly 26,310. Renters now make up 31.4% of households, compared with 33.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 82801 covers Sheridan, WY. The median rent here is $1,423/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($73,213/yr), ZIP 82801 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 82801?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82801 (Sheridan, WY) is $1,423. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82801's median rent of $1,423/mo is $542 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 82801 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82801 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #5 out of 16 ZIPs tracked at $1,423/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,423/mo in ZIP 82801. The local median household income is $73,213/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82801?

Rent in ZIP 82801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 82801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,423/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($73,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.4% of ZIP 82801 households are renters, while 68.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82801 compare to the rest of Sheridan?

ZIP 82801 sits right at the Sheridan citywide median of $1,423/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82801 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,423/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 82801's median household income ($73,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82801 23%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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