82059

Zip code 82059: Granite Canon, Wyoming

Q: What city is zip code 82059?

82059 is assigned to Granite Canon, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 82059 in?

82059 is in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Q: What is the population of 82059?

About 397 people live in 82059, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 82059?

The median household income in 82059 is $148,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 82059?

The closest zip codes to 82059 are 82052, 82001, 80549, 82073, 80536.

Residential delivery areaLaramie CountyMountain Time

Population

397

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$149K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$471K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

57.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

85 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 82059

82059 is a rural zip code in Granite Canon, Wyoming (Laramie County), covering 85 sq mi of land. About 397 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 57.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $148,750 a year, 84% above the national median of $80,734. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $470,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and engineering and science. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 82059 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 397 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age57.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WY 39.123rd of 145 in WY
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%8th of 145 in WY
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%8th of 145 in WY
Veterans22%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · WY 9%9th of 146 in WY
Residents 65 and older29.2%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%39th of 146 in WY
Average commute37.2 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WY 18.8 min12th of 120 in WY
Median household income$148,750
94th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · WY $76,1768th of 122 in WY
Median earnings per worker$75,903
91st
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WY $47,0496th of 141 in WY
Per capita income$52,910
77th
U.S. $44,673 · WY $42,66824th of 145 in WY
Bachelor's degree or higher47.8%
76th
U.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%18th of 145 in WY
Median home value$470,700
72nd
U.S. $332,700 · WY $309,70022nd of 125 in WY
Government workers16.1%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · WY 22%100th of 146 in WY
Poverty rate6.5%
22nd
U.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%89th of 145 in WY
Diversity index27.2
20th
U.S. 61.4 · WY 32.558th of 146 in WY
Population397
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,397102nd of 146 in WY
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi76th of 146 in WY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%130th of 146 in WY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%114th of 146 in WY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%131st of 145 in WY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%113th of 146 in WY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%138th of 145 in WY
Residents under 184%
1st
U.S. 22% · WY 22.5%127th of 146 in WY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%102nd of 146 in WY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%121st of 146 in WY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WY 11.9%135th of 146 in WY
Income inequality (Gini)0.241
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.454131st of 143 in WY

Measure	82059	Laramie	WY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WY
Median age	57.9	38.5	39.1	38.9	99th	23rd of 145
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	70.6%	71.8%	65.2%	99th	8th of 145
Broadband accessStrength	100%	91.7%	89.4%	91%	99th	8th of 145
Veterans	22%	13.2%	9%	6.2%	99th	9th of 146
Residents 65 and older	29.2%	17.3%	18.5%	17.2%	96th	39th of 146
Average commuteWeakness	37.2 min	17.8 min	18.8 min	26.4 min	95th	12th of 120
Median household incomeStrength	$148,750	$80,173	$76,176	$80,734	94th	8th of 122
Median earnings per workerStrength	$75,903	$51,301	$47,049	$49,666	91st	6th of 141
Per capita income	$52,910	$42,871	$42,668	$44,673	77th	24th of 145
Bachelor's degree or higher	47.8%	33.1%	30.6%	35.7%	76th	18th of 145
Median home value	$470,700	$348,700	$309,700	$332,700	72nd	22nd of 125
Government workers	16.1%	26.3%	22%	14.5%	66th	100th of 146
Poverty rate	6.5%	8.9%	10.5%	12.5%	22nd	89th of 145
Diversity index	27.2	41.2	32.5	61.4	20th	58th of 146
Population	397	101,060	582,397	334,922,499	1st	102nd of 146
Population density	5/sq mi	38/sq mi	6/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	76th of 146
Work from home	0%	9.1%	9.4%	15.1%	1st	130th of 146
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.7%	3.7%	5.2%	1st	114th of 146
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	9.5%	11.3%	8.4%	1st	131st of 145
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.3%	3.5%	14.1%	1st	113th of 146
Housing vacancy	0%	5.2%	12.2%	10.1%	1st	138th of 145
Residents under 18	4%	22.4%	22.5%	22%	1st	127th of 146
Tech workers	0%	3.2%	1.9%	3.8%	1st	102nd of 146
Healthcare workers	0%	9.8%	8.7%	9.7%	1st	121st of 146
Self-employed workers	0%	9.5%	11.9%	10%	1st	135th of 146
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.241	0.421	0.454	0.483	1st	131st of 143

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

34%

45–54

25%

55–64

65–74

26%

75+

Median age

57.9

Under 18

65 and over

29.2%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black0%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

27.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

30%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

20%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 153
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 79.7%
Married couples: 77.8%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 22%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

24%

$200k+

23%

Median household income

82059

$148,750

Laramie Co.

$80,173

Wyoming

$76,176

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,910

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

46.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.241

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

82059

$470,700

Laramie Co.

$348,700

Wyoming

$309,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

82059

—

Laramie Co.

$1,160

Wyoming

$992

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 153
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30%

30–44

57%

45–59

60+

Average commute

37.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

35%

Office and admin

19%

Engineering and science

13%

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Management

Education

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

28%

Agriculture and mining

26%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

25%

Public administration

12%

Education

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Retail

Manufacturing

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$75,903

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	82059	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$80,956	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$77,431	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

17%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

28%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 20.3%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 26.8%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Granite Canon
State: Wyoming
County: Laramie County
Center point: 41.0534° N, 105.1787° W
Land area: 85 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 82059

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
82052	Buford, WY	9.9 mi	0	—	—
82001	Cheyenne, WY	14 mi	38,168	$75,362	$316,500
80549	Wellington, CO	15 mi	14,325	$107,614	$475,900
82073	Laramie, WY	16 mi	37	—	—
80536	Livermore, CO	16 mi	2,383	$117,500	$630,800
82005	Fe Warren Afb, WY	17 mi	454	—	—
82084	Tie Siding, WY	18 mi	174	—	$581,100
82002	Cheyenne, WY · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
82006	Cheyenne, WY · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
82008	Cheyenne, WY · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
82010	Cheyenne, WY · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
80535	Laporte, CO	22 mi	1,896	$110,945	$483,300

Questions about 82059

What city is zip code 82059?

82059 is assigned to Granite Canon, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 82059 in?

82059 is in Laramie County, Wyoming.

What is the population of 82059?

About 397 people live in 82059, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 82059 in?

82059 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 82059?

The median household income in 82059 is $148,750.

What zip codes are near 82059?

The closest zip codes to 82059 are 82052, 82001, 80549, 82073, 80536.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82059, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.