Zip code 82222: Lance Creek, Wyoming

Q: What city is zip code 82222?

82222 is assigned to Lance Creek, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 82222 in?

82222 is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.

Q: What is the population of 82222?

About 161 people live in 82222, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 82222?

The median household income in 82222 is $62,742.

Q: What zip codes are near 82222?

The closest zip codes to 82222 are 82225, 82229, 82224, 82227, 82701.

Residential delivery areaNiobrara CountyMountain Time

Population

161

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$231K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

247 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 82222

82222 is a rural zip code in Lance Creek, Wyoming (Niobrara County), covering 247 sq mi of land. About 161 people live here. The median resident is 38.1 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 $62,742 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $231,300, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; construction and repair; and management. 97% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 82222 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 161 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%14th of 145 in WY
Self-employed workers96.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · WY 11.9%3rd of 146 in WY
Broadband access96.7%
90th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%26th of 145 in WY
Poverty rate19.9%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%20th of 145 in WY
Residents 65 and older19.9%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%82nd of 146 in WY
Housing vacancy9.1%
67th
U.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%111th of 145 in WY
Median earnings per worker$47,528
48th
U.S. $49,666 · WY $47,04965th of 141 in WY
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · WY 39.1101st of 145 in WY
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · WY 22.5%81st of 146 in WY
Median home value$231,300
28th
U.S. $332,700 · WY $309,70085th of 125 in WY
Median household income$62,742
25th
U.S. $80,734 · WY $76,17694th of 122 in WY
Uninsured rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%121st of 145 in WY
Per capita income$20,971
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WY $42,668141st of 145 in WY
Unemployment rate1.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%79th of 146 in WY
Population161
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,397138th of 146 in WY
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi136th of 146 in WY
Bachelor's degree or higher3.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%138th of 145 in WY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%135th of 146 in WY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WY 32.5135th of 146 in WY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WY 9%140th of 146 in WY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%122nd of 146 in WY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%115th of 146 in WY
Healthcare workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%98th of 146 in WY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WY 22%143rd of 146 in WY
Income inequality (Gini)0.250
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.454129th of 143 in WY

Measure	82222	Niobrara	WY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WY
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	61.8%	71.8%	65.2%	99th	14th of 145
Self-employed workers	96.6%	23.8%	11.9%	10%	99th	3rd of 146
Broadband accessStrength	96.7%	82.4%	89.4%	91%	90th	26th of 145
Poverty rateWeakness	19.9%	12%	10.5%	12.5%	84th	20th of 145
Residents 65 and older	19.9%	33%	18.5%	17.2%	73rd	82nd of 146
Housing vacancy	9.1%	16.6%	12.2%	10.1%	67th	111th of 145
Median earnings per worker	$47,528	$48,097	$47,049	$49,666	48th	65th of 141
Median age	38.1	54.9	39.1	38.9	43rd	101st of 145
Residents under 18	19.9%	10.5%	22.5%	22%	30th	81st of 146
Median home value	$231,300	$221,500	$309,700	$332,700	28th	85th of 125
Median household income	$62,742	$64,113	$76,176	$80,734	25th	94th of 122
Uninsured rateStrength	1.9%	5.9%	11.3%	8.4%	5th	121st of 145
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,971	$41,634	$42,668	$44,673	3rd	141st of 145
Unemployment rateStrength	1.1%	2.5%	3.7%	5.2%	2nd	79th of 146
Population	161	2,368	582,397	334,922,499	1st	138th of 146
Population density	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	6/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	136th of 146
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.1%	19.4%	30.6%	35.7%	1st	138th of 145
Work from home	0%	11.3%	9.4%	15.1%	1st	135th of 146
Diversity index	0	23.9	32.5	61.4	1st	135th of 146
Veterans	0%	9.5%	9%	6.2%	1st	140th of 146
Foreign-born residents	0%	0%	3.5%	14.1%	1st	122nd of 146
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	1.9%	3.8%	1st	115th of 146
Healthcare workers	3.4%	5.7%	8.7%	9.7%	1st	98th of 146
Government workers	0%	32.5%	22%	14.5%	1st	143rd of 146
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.250	0.454	0.454	0.483	1st	129th 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

11%

5–17

18–24

27%

25–34

19%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

19.9%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

27.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 60
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 95%
Married couples: 95%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 35% / 65%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

57%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

82222

$62,742

Niobrara Co.

$64,113

Wyoming

$76,176

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,971

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.250

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

82222

$231,300

Niobrara Co.

$221,500

Wyoming

$309,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

82222

—

Niobrara Co.

$605

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: 66
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 9.1%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

97%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

54%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

43%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

51%

Construction and repair

36%

Management

Healthcare

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

57%

Other services

36%

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$47,528

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

96.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	82222	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

32%

Some college

31%

Associate's

34%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 96.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 40%
No internet access: 3.3%
Without health insurance: 1.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lance Creek
State: Wyoming
County: Niobrara County
Center point: 43.1675° N, 104.6467° W
Land area: 247 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Lance Creek (unincorporated)10% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 82222

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
82225	Lusk, WY	22 mi	1,616	$68,422	$229,200
82229	Shawnee, WY	26 mi	62	—	—
82224	Lost Springs, WY	28 mi	1	—	—
82227	Manville, WY	31 mi	363	$31,827	$73,800
82701	Newcastle, WY	38 mi	5,459	$90,922	$231,200
82633	Douglas, WY	39 mi	9,317	$82,412	$296,700
57735	Edgemont, SD	41 mi	1,727	$71,576	$165,600
82242	Van Tassell, WY	44 mi	149	—	$324,300
82219	Jay Em, WY	48 mi	121	—	$457,700
82215	Hartville, WY	49 mi	487	$137,589	$330,800
82213	Glendo, WY	50 mi	786	$71,225	$354,200
69346	Harrison, NE	57 mi	480	$62,083	$95,500

Questions about 82222

What city is zip code 82222?

82222 is assigned to Lance Creek, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 82222 in?

82222 is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.

What is the population of 82222?

About 161 people live in 82222, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 82222 in?

82222 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 82222?

The median household income in 82222 is $62,742.

What zip codes are near 82222?

The closest zip codes to 82222 are 82225, 82229, 82224, 82227, 82701.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82222, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.