Lance Creek, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82222

Niobrara County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

107
0/sq mi
$62,742
Median income
$231,300
Median home value
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lance Creek pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1070.0 square miles in Lance Creek, Niobrara County, Wyoming. The area is home to 107 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82222 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82222 sits at $62,742 (26% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $20,971. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $231,300 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 82222 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82222, Lance Creek, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

107

Population

1070.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82222?

38.1

Median Age

34.8%

Male

65.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,742

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$20,971

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82222 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,742 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

66

Total Housing Units

60

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$231,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 82222, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,323,000.

8

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82222 in?
ZIP code 82222 (Lance Creek) is located in Niobrara County, Wyoming. Niobrara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/niobrara-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82222?
ZIP code 82222 in Lance Creek, WY has a population of 107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82222?
The median household income in ZIP 82222 is $62,742, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82222?
The median home value in ZIP 82222 is $231,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82222 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82222?
ZIP code 82222 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82222?
In ZIP code 82222, 34.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82222 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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