Rock Springs, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82901 serves a portion of Rock Springs, Wyoming, within Sweetwater County. This community is home to approximately 6,104 residents, with a median age of 44.5 years. The median household income of $53,382 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $213,528 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 67% owner-occupied and 33% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Rock Springs is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 37% and an unemployment rate of 6.3%, 82901 reflects the economic character of Sweetwater County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,104 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,528 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $53,382 | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $213,528 | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ↑ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.8% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 37% | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 67% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 33% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 2,441 | — |