Zip code 82221: Lagrange, Wyoming
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 82221
82221 is a rural zip code in Lagrange, Wyoming (Goshen County), covering 327 sq mi of land. About 555 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 28.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $34,563 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $212,100, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $580 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.4 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; cleaning and personal care; and management.
How 82221 compares
- Government workers32.4%99thU.S. 14.5% · WY 22%29th of 146 in WY
- Tech workers7.8%93rdU.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%6th of 146 in WY
- Housing vacancy13.8%84thU.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%89th of 145 in WY
- 82ndU.S. 10% · WY 11.9%76th of 146 in WY
- Uninsured rate12.1%80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%49th of 145 in WY
- Work from home16.5%67thU.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%41st of 146 in WY
- 61stU.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%87th of 146 in WY
- 53rdU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.45436th of 143 in WY
- Homeownership rate69.6%52ndU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%111th of 145 in WY
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%74th of 145 in WY
- Median home value$212,10024thU.S. $332,700 · WY $309,70098th of 125 in WY
- Poverty rate5.9%18thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%93rd of 145 in WY
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%64th of 146 in WY
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%70th of 146 in WY
- Per capita income$23,7506thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WY $42,668139th of 145 in WY
- Residents under 1814.1%6thU.S. 22% · WY 22.5%104th of 146 in WY
- Diversity index10.44thU.S. 61.4 · WY 32.5107th of 146 in WY
- Veterans1.7%4thU.S. 6.2% · WY 9%128th of 146 in WY
- Average commute16.4 min3rdStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WY 18.8 min92nd of 120 in WY
- Median household income$34,5632ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WY $76,176120th of 122 in WY
- Median age28.12ndU.S. 38.9 · WY 39.1138th of 145 in WY
- Median earnings per worker$29,2092ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WY $47,049129th of 141 in WY
- Population5551stU.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,39787th of 146 in WY
- Population density2/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi107th of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · WY $99281st of 85 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%84th of 146 in WY
- Broadband access63.8%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%140th of 145 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WY 43.1%83rd of 119 in WY
| Measure | 82221 | Goshen | WY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 32.4% | 20.8% | 22% | 14.5% | 29th of 146 | |
| Tech workers | 7.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 6th of 146 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.8% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 89th of 145 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.8% | 19.5% | 11.9% | 10% | 76th of 146 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 49th of 145 | |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 13% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 41st of 146 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18% | 23.9% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 87th of 146 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.439 | 0.472 | 0.454 | 0.483 | 36th of 143 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.6% | 73.2% | 71.8% | 65.2% | 111th of 145 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 23% | 30.6% | 35.7% | 74th of 145 | |
| Median home value | $212,100 | $239,600 | $309,700 | $332,700 | 98th of 125 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.9% | 14.7% | 10.5% | 12.5% | 93rd of 145 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.8% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 64th of 146 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 14.1% | 70th of 146 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,750 | $34,543 | $42,668 | $44,673 | 139th of 145 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.1% | 19.6% | 22.5% | 22% | 104th of 146 | |
| Diversity index | 10.4 | 27.5 | 32.5 | 61.4 | 107th of 146 | |
| Veterans | 1.7% | 8.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 128th of 146 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 16.4 min | 15.5 min | 18.8 min | 26.4 min | 92nd of 120 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $34,563 | $58,929 | $76,176 | $80,734 | 120th of 122 | |
| Median age | 28.1 | 42.8 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 138th of 145 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $29,209 | $41,798 | $47,049 | $49,666 | 129th of 141 | |
| Population | 555 | 12,605 | 582,397 | 334,922,499 | 87th of 146 | |
| Population density | 2/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 107th of 146 | |
| Median gross rent | $580 | $778 | $992 | $1,413 | 81st of 85 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.7% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 84th of 146 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 63.8% | 80.2% | 89.4% | 91% | 140th of 145 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 12.7% | 47.9% | 43.1% | 51.1% | 83rd of 119 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White95%
- Black0.2%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 257
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Family households
- 52.5%
- Married couples
- 49.8%
- Living alone
- 46.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.7%
- Male / female
- 66% / 34%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 298
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Vacant
- 13.8%
- Median year built
- 1957
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 12.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 9.1%
- Home value to income
- 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 82221 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $6,472 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $29,335 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $20,625 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2%
- Households with broadband
- 63.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 14.8%
- No internet access
- 20.6%
- Without health insurance
- 12.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lagrange
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Goshen County
- Center point
- 41.6380° N, 104.3285° W
- Land area
- 327 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
82221 spans 2 counties
- Goshen County98% of land
- Laramie County2% of land
Zip codes near 82221
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82081 | Meriden, WY | 11 mi | — |
| 82217 | Hawk Springs, WY | 13 mi | — |
| 82050 | Albin, WY | 14 mi | — |
| 82244 | Yoder, WY | 19 mi | $83,000 |
| 69352 | Lyman, NE | 22 mi | $56,229 |
| 82210 | Chugwater, WY | 23 mi | $68,200 |
| 82218 | Huntley, WY | 23 mi | — |
| 82243 | Veteran, WY | 25 mi | — |
| 82060 | Hillsdale, WY | 26 mi | — |
| 82053 | Burns, WY | 27 mi | $115,486 |
| 82082 | Pine Bluffs, WY | 29 mi | $69,347 |
| 69345 | Harrisburg, NE | 32 mi | $77,946 |
Questions about 82221
What city is zip code 82221?
82221 is assigned to Lagrange, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 82221 in?
82221 is mostly in Goshen County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 82221?
About 555 people live in 82221, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 82221 in?
82221 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 82221?
The median household income in 82221 is $34,563.
What zip codes are near 82221?
The closest zip codes to 82221 are 82081, 82217, 82050, 82244, 69352.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82221, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.