ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) in Sheridan County, Wyoming, are geographic approximations of ZIP codes, created by the U.S. Census Bureau for analyzing demographic, economic, and social data across different regions. Unlike ZIP codes that are based on mail delivery routes, ZCTAs represent the physical areas associated with each ZIP code, facilitating more comprehensive statistical studies. Sheridan County includes 12 distinct ZIP codes, from 82801 in Sheridan, the most populated and urbanized area, to 82845 in Wyarno and 82844 in Wolf, which serve less populated rural zones. These ZIP codes cover several communities, including Sheridan, Big Horn, Ranchester, Dayton, Clearmont, and Story.
Sheridan County is home to several U.S. Post Offices across these ZIP codes, providing essential PO box and delivery services to residents in both urban and rural areas. Notably, areas like Big Horn (82833), Leiter (82837), and Wyarno (82845) are designated as PO Box-only locations, emphasizing the spread of services across the county’s rural landscape. Census data provides insights into the county’s demographic trends, including population distribution, racial diversity, gender balance, and income levels, highlighting the contrast between urban ZIP codes like 82801 in Sheridan and rural ZIP codes with more agricultural and open-space characteristics.
Below is a table listing the ZIP codes in Sheridan County, organized in descending order. Each entry illustrates the community it serves, showing the diversity and unique layout of Sheridan County’s postal zones.
ZIP Code | City | County | Population |
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82845 | Wyarno | Sheridan | 50 |
82844 | Wolf | Sheridan | 70 |
82842 | Story | Sheridan | 900 |
82839 | Ranchester | Sheridan | 1,100 |
82838 | Parkman | Sheridan | 150 |
82837 | Leiter | Sheridan | 20 |
82836 | Dayton | Sheridan | 800 |
82835 | Clearmont | Sheridan | 150 |
82833 | Big Horn | Sheridan | 490 |
82832 | Banner | Sheridan | 100 |
82831 | Arvada | Sheridan | 60 |
82801 | Sheridan | Sheridan | 17,444 |