Guernsey, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82214
Platte County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,302
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $77,784
- Median income Near-median income area
- $302,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Guernsey pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82214 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82214 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Guernsey, Platte County, Wyoming, home to just 1,302 residents across 271.3 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82214 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,784 (8% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,887. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $302,700 (18% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $1,037; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Platte County, so 82214 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 82214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Guernsey, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82214.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82214, Guernsey, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,302
Population
271.3
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82214?
56.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$77,784
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,887
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82214 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Guernsey, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,784 Top 44% higher than 56% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wyoming ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
605housing units
605
Total Housing Units
477
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 82214, employing approximately 256 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,147,000.
42
Businesses
256
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 82214 vs 82215 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82215 | Hartville, WY | 132 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82214, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,302 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 82214 in?
ZIP code 82214 (Guernsey) is located in Platte County, Wyoming. Platte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/platte-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82214?
ZIP code 82214 in Guernsey, WY has a population of 1,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82214?
The median household income in ZIP 82214 is $77,784, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82214?
The median home value in ZIP 82214 is $302,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82214 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82214?
ZIP code 82214 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82214 are: Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82214?
In ZIP code 82214, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82214?
In ZIP code 82214, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82214 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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