| City: | Wamsutter, Wyoming |
| City Alias: | Red Desert, Tipton |
| County: | Sweetwater County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:39 AM |
| Population: | 243 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5618, -108.0432 |
| Land Area: | 484.194 sq mi |
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Wamsutter sits in southern Wyoming's Red Desert, a high-elevation sagebrush expanse where Interstate 80 crosses 795 square miles of remote terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery across the entire territory. With just 243 residents spread across Sweetwater County's isolated reaches, the post office handles 136 PO Boxes for 115 households.
The aliases tell the story of a wider region. Red Desert and Tipton are both valid mailing names for this ZIP, pointing to settlements and geographic features scattered across the vast territory. Mail arrives by one rural route and one highway contract route, covering distances that make centralized PO Box service the only viable option.
This isn't a traditional town. It's a highway community supporting energy workers and travelers along I-80. Employment data shows 111 of the area's workers are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's the dominant industry. Housing stock includes 78 mobile homes (35% of total units), typical for energy boom towns. The vacancy rate stands at 47.7% (105 vacant units out of 220 total), suggesting a transient workforce that comes and goes with industry cycles.
Median household income hits $67,813, well above Wyoming's rural average, driven by energy sector wages. But the population skews older (median age 44.6) and lacks families. Only 11 residents are under 18. Street names like Pipeline Road, Desert Flats Road, and Wamsutter-Crooks Gap Road reference the industrial and geographic character of the high desert.
The post office serves as the regional mail hub for an area larger than many eastern U.S. cities. PO Box adoption rate of 1.18 means the service area extends beyond the immediate population center. People drive from surrounding areas to pick up packages, business mail, and deliveries that can't reach isolated work sites or ranch properties.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Valid city names include WAMSUTTER, TIPTON, and RED DESERT. Street delivery isn't available anywhere in the 795-square-mile service area.
Street names like Pipeline Road, Desert Flats Road, and Red Desert Road reference the industrial energy sector and high desert geography of this remote region.
ZIP Code 82336 has 243 residents and 115 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 44.6 years, older than the state (38.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.7% male and 38.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.7%, much lower than the state average of 84.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6%, which is higher than the state average (10.2%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 243Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 269Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,298Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 115Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $98,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 334 | 400 | 475 | 371 | 360 | 399 | 226 | 160 | 171 | 214 | 243 | 251 | 206 | 269 |
| Decennial Census | 498 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.6
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 47.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| White: | 184 | 76.03% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 15.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 18 | 7.44% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 61.73% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 93 | 38.27% | 47.2 years |
| Total: | 243 | 100% | 44.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 231 | 85.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 38 | 14.13% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 14.13% |
| Total Population: | 269 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 231 | 85.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 38 | 14.13% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,298, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $3,727 (7.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,327. Family households earn a median of $61,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,250). By gender, male median income is $18,537 and female is $26,250, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,713 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 80.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,571 | $56,250 | $57,115 | $67,321 | $80,179 | $74,028 | $71,250 | $65,875 | $70,625 | $51,000 | $61,771 | $65,625 | $67,813 | $57,298 |
| Median Family Income | $71,667 | $78,295 | $74,375 | $80,083 | $80,804 | $81,029 | $76,429 | $67,125 | $71,458 | $70,673 | $70,769 | $76,250 | $78,438 | $61,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,333 | $22,045 | $9,886 | $33,750 | $0 | $38,393 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $46,106 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $61,875 | $63,750 | $65,536 | $65,750 | $0 | $80,625 | $85,335 | $58,750 | $70,000 | $0 | $15,873 | $16,034 | $17,784 | $18,537 |
| Median Female Income | $43,750 | $38,500 | $41,250 | $47,292 | $0 | $49,583 | $49,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,625 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Employed: | 173 | 80.84% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 41 | 19.16% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 18.50% |
| Service: | 51 | 29.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 12.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 13.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 26.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 173 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $98,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $7,600 (7.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $575 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.37% (22.41% with a mortgage, 77.59% free-and-clear) and renters 37.63% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 39.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $106,300 | $77,500 | $79,100 | $70,000 | $83,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,700 | $52,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 65.71% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 25.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $575 | $617 | $634 | $692 | $1,010 | $704 | $692 | $0 | $0 | $768 | $885 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 13.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 48.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 35 | 37.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 93 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 93 | 60.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 60 | 39.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 46 | 30.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 32 | 20.92% |
| Other Units: | 75 | 49.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 17.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 12.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 16.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (90.70%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 4.29% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 9.05% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 114 | 54.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 18.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 10.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 3.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 182 | 86.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 3.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 187 | 64.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 48 | 16.55% |
| No Insurance: | 55 | 18.97% |
| Total: | 290 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 235 | 81.03% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 10.9% | 12.1% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 22.2% | 9.4% | 21.1% | 12.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 39 | 90.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 9.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 43 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 82336 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 295 people with an annual payroll of $28,801,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 169Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,375,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,801,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 295Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82336 is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, within the Rock Springs, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40540). This Micro area has a population of 43,806 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 82336. It covers 484.194 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.364 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rock Springs, WYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 43,806Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 484.194 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.364 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5681300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wamsutter town; WyomingSource: Census |
ZIP Code 82336 is in the Sweetwater County School District 1, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.