Lusk, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82225
Niobrara County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,067
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,422
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lusk pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82225 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82225 covers 3445.0 square miles in Lusk, Niobrara County, Wyoming (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,067 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82225 reports a modest median household income of $68,422 (19% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,059. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $229,200 (38% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $599; owner occupancy is 53.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82225.
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 82225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lusk, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82225.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 82225, Lusk, 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
2,067
Population
3445.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82225?
55.4
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$68,422
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$44,059
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82225 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Lusk, 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)
$68,422 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,048housing units
1,048
Total Housing Units
856
Occupied Units
192
Vacant Units
1.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,200
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$599
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 82225, employing approximately 301 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,132,000.
57
Businesses
301
Employees
$10.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82225, 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 (2,067 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 82225 in?
ZIP code 82225 (Lusk) 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 82225?
ZIP code 82225 in Lusk, WY has a population of 2,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82225?
The median household income in ZIP 82225 is $68,422, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82225?
The median home value in ZIP 82225 is $229,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82225 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82225?
ZIP code 82225 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82225 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82225?
In ZIP code 82225, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 82225?
In ZIP code 82225, approximately 53.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82225 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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