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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
$104,458
Median income
$309,000
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $41,546. Local economic indicators show a 6.7% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $309,000 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,055 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82718 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 82718?

34.0

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$104,458

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$41,546

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82718 ranks nationally

Gillette, WY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,458 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,222

Total Housing Units

9,431

Occupied Units

791

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$309,000

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.