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82716

Zip code 82716: Gillette, Wyoming

Residential delivery areaCampbell CountyMountain Time
Population
16,817
Median household income
$73K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$236K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$959/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
37.1
U.S. 38.9
Land area
1,183 sq mi
14 people/sq mi

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

About 82716

82716 is a rural zip code in Gillette, Wyoming (Campbell County), covering 1,183 sq mi of land. About 16,817 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 37.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,155 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $235,500, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $959 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.8 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 82716 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

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

Median age
37.1
Under 18
22%
65 and over
17.8%

Race and ethnicity

  • White85%
  • Black0.2%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Asian0.5%
  • Native American1.0%
  • Pacific Islander0%
  • Other0.5%
  • Multiracial3%
Diversity index
26.5
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
3.4%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
38.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
92%
Spanish
7%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
0.7%
Other
0%

Households

Households
6,904
Average household size
2.4
Family households
61.3%
Married couples
49.6%
Living alone
29.1%
Veterans (of adults)
8.8%
Male / female
51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
15%
$25–50k
15%
$50–75k
21%
$75–100k
15%
$100–150k
16%
$150–200k
10%
$200k+
8%

Median household income

82716
$73,155
Campbell Co.
$89,869
Wyoming
$76,176
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$39,756
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
12.5%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
17.1%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

82716
$235,500
Campbell Co.
$279,100
Wyoming
$309,700
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

82716
$959
Campbell Co.
$1,009
Wyoming
$992
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
49%
2–4 units
10%
5–19 units
6%
20+ units
7%
Mobile home
28%
Boat, RV, van
0.4%
Housing units
7,797
Owner-occupied
72.5%
Vacant
11.5%
Median year built
1982
Median rooms
5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income
49%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
23.3%
Home value to income
3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
82%
Carpooled
10%
Transit
0.5%
Walked
3%
Bicycle
0.6%
Worked from home
4%
Other
0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
31%
10–19
43%
20–29
8%
30–44
10%
45–59
3%
60+
6%
Average commute
17.8 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
6.3%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
68%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair
22%
Office and admin
14%
Transportation and moving
9%
Management
8%
Sales
8%
Production
7%
Food service
7%
Cleaning and personal care
7%
Education
7%
Healthcare
4%
Engineering and science
3%
Business and finance
2%
Arts, media and sports
1%
Police and fire
0.6%
Computer and math
0.3%
Legal and social services
0.3%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0.3%

Industries

Agriculture and mining
18%
Education
11%
Retail
10%
Restaurants and hotels
9%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
8%
Construction
8%
Health care and social assistance
7%
Other services
7%
Public administration
7%
Finance, insurance and real estate
4%
Manufacturing
3%
Professional and technical services
2%
Wholesale
2%
Information
2%
Arts and recreation
1%
Admin, support and management
0.8%
Median earnings per worker
$49,518
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
9.8%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
18.9%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
4.1%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work82716U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$68,287$74,888
Service$27,840$26,804
Sales and office$39,177$40,476
Construction and maintenance$57,347$49,199
Production and transportation$59,625$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
8%
High school
42%
Some college
24%
Associate's
9%
Bachelor's
13%
Graduate
5%
High school graduate or higher
92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18%
Graduate or professional degree
5.2%
Households with broadband
89.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL
61%
No internet access
9%
Without health insurance
15.9%
Limited-English households
1.1%

Geography

City (USPS)
Gillette
State
Wyoming
Center point
44.5355° N, 105.6427° W
Land area
1,183 sq mi
Water area
1.1 sq mi
Time zone
Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 82716

ZipCityDistanceIncome
82717Gillette · PO box18 mi—
82831Arvada22 mi$127,500
82725Recluse24 mi—
82727Rozet26 mi$97,972
82731Weston28 mi—
82837Leiter34 mi$54,531
59314Biddle38 mi$91,875
82835Clearmont38 mi$103,750
59062Otter51 mi$28,750
59317Broadus56 mi$71,250
59316Boyes63 mi$48,750
59003Ashland72 mi$44,833

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Questions about 82716

What city is zip code 82716?

82716 is assigned to Gillette, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 82716 in?

82716 is in Campbell County, Wyoming.

What is the population of 82716?

About 16,817 people live in 82716, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 82716 in?

82716 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 82716?

The median household income in 82716 is $73,155.

What zip codes are near 82716?

The closest zip codes to 82716 are 82717, 82831, 82725, 82727, 82731.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82716, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.