Ranchester
Town in Sheridan County, Wyoming

Ranchester is a town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, with 1,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,763 ft (1,147 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dayton, 5.2 miles SW.
- 1,064residents (2020 Census)
- 3,763 ftelevation · 1,147 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 1,500 / sq mipopulation density
- 82839ZIP code
About Ranchester
Ranchester is a town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,064 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ranchester
- Median household income
- $69,464
- Median home value
- $326,900
- Median rent
- $763/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Ranchester had 1,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,500 per sq mi (579 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ranchester at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Sheridan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,763 ft (1,147 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9076° N, 107.1673° W |
| ZIP code | 82839 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5663755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ranchester
- Dayton5.2 mi SW
- Parkman7.9 mi NW
- Sheridan12.6 mi SE
- Wyola, MT17.5 mi NW
- Powder Horn17.7 mi SE
- Big Horn17.9 mi SE
- Story26.2 mi SE
- Forty Mile Colony, MT27.5 mi N
- Lodge Grass, MT29.8 mi N
- Shell39.8 mi SW
- Buffalo45.2 mi SE
- St. Xavier, MT46.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ranchester
What county is Ranchester in?
Ranchester is in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Ranchester, WY?
1,064 people lived in Ranchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ranchester, WY?
The ZIP code of Ranchester is 82839.
What is the elevation of Ranchester?
3,763 feet (1,147 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ranchester?
Dayton (5.2 mi), Parkman (7.9 mi), Sheridan (12.6 mi), Wyola (17.5 mi), Powder Horn (17.7 mi).
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