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ZIP 82901

Pop. 27,198·Sweetwater County·12th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,149/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
-$813
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ZIP 82901 · $1,149
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$990/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,788/yr
At $1,149/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountySweetwater County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) is majority owner-occupied, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,198
Median income
$69,954
Median age
37.3
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
24.4%
22.1%
28.1%
12.2%
13.1%
Under 1824.4%
18–3422.1%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
18.3%
White78.8%
Black2%
Hispanic18.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
30.7%
39.8%
20.9%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college39.8%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82901 in Rock Springs, WY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$708 → $1,149
up 62.3%
Income
$75,123 → $69,954
down 6.9%
Population
28,180 → 27,198
down 3.5%
Renter share
25.9% → 26.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 20.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
35.1 → 37.3
+2.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 82901 in Rock Springs, WY has shifted from $708 to $1,149, up 62.3% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $69,954 today, compared with $75,123 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 82901 in Rock Springs, WY losing about 982 residents over the five-year window, down 3.5% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 82901 covers Rock Springs, WY. The median rent here is $1,149/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($69,954/yr), ZIP 82901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82901?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82901 (Rock Springs, WY) is $1,149. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82901's median rent of $1,149/mo is $813 (41%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 82901 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #12 out of 17 ZIPs at $1,149/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,149/mo in ZIP 82901. The local median household income is $69,954/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82901?

Rent in ZIP 82901 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,149/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($69,954/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 82901 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82901 compare to the rest of Rock Springs?

ZIP 82901 sits right at the Rock Springs citywide median of $1,149/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82901 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,149/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 82901's median household income ($69,954/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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