ZIP Code 82840 in Saddlestring, WY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Saddlestring, Wyoming
City Alias:Buffalo
County:Johnson County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:07:41 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:307
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.7972, -106.9648
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82840 Saddlestring, WY - Rock Creek Road Delivery Point

ZIP Code 82840, Saddlestring

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJohnson County, WY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 82801
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only, yet maintains no actual PO Boxes and serves a single street address
  • Zero population indicates this is a delivery point rather than a residential community
  • Mail delivery uses highway contract route H001, typical for isolated rural locations
  • The ZIP is physically contained within Buffalo's ZIP 82801 service area
  • Single delivery record suggests this may be a large ranch, business, or facility requiring dedicated mail routing

Overview

Saddlestring isn't a town in the traditional sense. This ZIP code serves a single delivery point on Rock Creek Road in Johnson County, Wyoming. With zero population, no residential housing units, and no post office facility, 82840 functions as a specialized mail routing designation rather than a community address.

Delivery Pattern

Mail delivery occurs via highway contract route rather than standard carrier service. The single ZIP+4 record covers Rock Creek Road, where delivery is handled by a contract carrier serving the remote corridor. This delivery pattern is typical for isolated ranches, large properties, or rural facilities in Wyoming's open rangeland.

Relationship to Buffalo

While Saddlestring appears as the primary city name, Buffalo (ZIP 82801) is recognized as an acceptable mailing alias and houses the actual post office that serves this area. The Saddlestring designation routes mail to the specific Rock Creek Road location within Buffalo's broader service territory.

Street Name Patterns

Geographic Names Rural Corridor

Single street named for local creek, typical of Wyoming rural road naming.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 82840 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:59Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 82840 is located in Johnson County, Wyoming, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 82840. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


82842 | | 82839

Schools in ZIP Code 82840


We could not locate which school district 82840 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

The Wright Place 500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: Sheridan County School District 2Nearby
Sheridan Junior High School 500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: Sheridan County School District 2Nearby
Meadowlark Elementary 1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: Sheridan County School District 2Nearby
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary 1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: Sheridan County School District 2Nearby
Sheridan Day Program 909 Long Ave. Ste. A
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: UnknownNearby
Wyldflower Learning Community 151 1/2 W Brundage St
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Name Catholic School 121 S Connor St
Sheridan, WY 82801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Learning Tree Christian School 820 W Fetterman St
Buffalo, WY 82834
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 82840


Northern Wyoming Community College District 1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
Type: Post Secondary
Chief Dull Knife College 1 College Drive
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Type: Post Secondary
Little Big Horn College 8645 South Weaver Drive
Crow Agency, MT 59022
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest College 231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435-1898
Type: Post Secondary
Montana State University Billings 1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Type: Post Secondary
Montana Bible College 1519 S. Shiloh Road
Billings, MT 59106
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov