Gillette, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82718
Campbell County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,003
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $104,458
- Median income Above-median income area
- $309,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gillette pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82718 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82718 (Gillette, WY) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.5 in 2023 to 234.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82718 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, with 23,003 residents across 4894.3 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82718 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,458 (24% above the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,546. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $309,000 (16% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $1,055; owner occupancy is 78.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82718.
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 82718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gillette, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82718.
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 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 82718, Gillette, 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
23,003
Population
4894.3
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82718?
34.0
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$104,458
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$41,546
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82718 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Gillette, 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)
$104,458 Top 20% higher than 80% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,222housing units
10,222
Total Housing Units
9,431
Occupied Units
791
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,000
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,055
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82718 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 178 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 189 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 211 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 224 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 680 business establishments in ZIP 82718, employing approximately 7,286 people with a combined annual payroll of $460,311,000.
680
Businesses
7,286
Employees
$460.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 95 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 35 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.7% |
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 82718, 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 (23,003 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 82718 in?
ZIP code 82718 (Gillette) is located in Campbell County, Wyoming. Campbell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/campbell-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82718?
ZIP code 82718 in Gillette, WY has a population of 23,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82718?
The median household income in ZIP 82718 is $104,458, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82718?
The median home value in ZIP 82718 is $309,000, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82718 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82718?
ZIP code 82718 has 680 business establishments employing approximately 7,286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82718 are: Construction (95), Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82718?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82718 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82718?
In ZIP code 82718, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 82718?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82718 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82718?
In ZIP code 82718, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82718 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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