Zip code 82718: Gillette, Wyoming
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 82718
82718 is a rural zip code in Gillette, Wyoming (Campbell County), covering 1,597 sq mi of land. About 26,619 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 34 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $104,458 a year, 29% above the national median of $80,734. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $309,000, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,055 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and transportation and moving goods.
How 82718 compares
- 95thU.S. 22% · WY 22.5%18th of 146 in WY
- Broadband access95.2%78thU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%33rd of 145 in WY
- Uninsured rate11.1%76thU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%58th of 145 in WY
- Median household income$104,45875thU.S. $80,734 · WY $76,17624th of 122 in WY
- Homeownership rate78.7%75thU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%71st of 145 in WY
- Median earnings per worker$56,12069thU.S. $49,666 · WY $47,04933rd of 141 in WY
- Government workers16.5%69thU.S. 14.5% · WY 22%97th of 146 in WY
- Housing vacancy7.7%58thU.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%117th of 145 in WY
- Per capita income$41,54654thU.S. $44,673 · WY $42,66854th of 145 in WY
- 46thU.S. 51.1% · WY 43.1%28th of 119 in WY
- Median home value$309,00045thU.S. $332,700 · WY $309,70053rd of 125 in WY
- Population26,61943rdU.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,3976th of 146 in WY
- 43rdU.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%54th of 145 in WY
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · WY 9%111th of 146 in WY
- 38thU.S. 10% · WY 11.9%105th of 146 in WY
- 35thU.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%48th of 146 in WY
- Median gross rent$1,05525thU.S. $1,413 · WY $99224th of 85 in WY
- Poverty rate6.7%23rdU.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%86th of 145 in WY
- Diversity index29.823rdU.S. 61.4 · WY 32.549th of 146 in WY
- Average commute21.8 min22ndU.S. 26.4 min · WY 18.8 min54th of 120 in WY
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%38th of 146 in WY
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%37th of 146 in WY
- 16thU.S. 38.9 · WY 39.1120th of 145 in WY
- Work from home5.7%10thU.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%100th of 146 in WY
- 8thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.45482nd of 143 in WY
- 7thU.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%134th of 146 in WY
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%66th of 146 in WY
- Population density17/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi35th of 146 in WY
| Measure | 82718 | Campbell | WY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 30% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 22% | 18th of 146 | |
| Broadband access | 95.2% | 91.6% | 89.4% | 91% | 33rd of 145 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.1% | 13.2% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 58th of 145 | |
| Median household income | $104,458 | $89,869 | $76,176 | $80,734 | 24th of 122 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.7% | 77.7% | 71.8% | 65.2% | 71st of 145 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $56,120 | $54,946 | $47,049 | $49,666 | 33rd of 141 | |
| Government workers | 16.5% | 17.8% | 22% | 14.5% | 97th of 146 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 117th of 145 | |
| Per capita income | $41,546 | $40,799 | $42,668 | $44,673 | 54th of 145 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.6% | 49.9% | 43.1% | 51.1% | 28th of 119 | |
| Median home value | $309,000 | $279,100 | $309,700 | $332,700 | 53rd of 125 | |
| Population | 26,619 | 47,240 | 582,397 | 334,922,499 | 6th of 146 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 23.3% | 30.6% | 35.7% | 54th of 145 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 7.3% | 9% | 6.2% | 111th of 146 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.4% | 9.2% | 11.9% | 10% | 105th of 146 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.5% | 6.8% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 48th of 146 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,055 | $1,009 | $992 | $1,413 | 24th of 85 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.7% | 9.4% | 10.5% | 12.5% | 86th of 145 | |
| Diversity index | 29.8 | 27.9 | 32.5 | 61.4 | 49th of 146 | |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 21.2 min | 18.8 min | 26.4 min | 54th of 120 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 14.1% | 38th of 146 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 37th of 146 | |
| Median age | 34 | 36.3 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 120th of 145 | |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 100th of 146 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.375 | 0.409 | 0.454 | 0.483 | 82nd of 143 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 9.6% | 13% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 134th of 146 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 66th of 146 | |
| Population density | 17/sq mi | 10/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 35th of 146 |
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
- White83%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0.7%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.0%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,431
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 73.4%
- Married couples
- 58.7%
- Living alone
- 19.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,222
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Vacant
- 7.7%
- Median year built
- 1998
- Median rooms
- 6.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (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 | 82718 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,185 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,214 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,289 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $78,554 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $55,373 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13%
- Households with broadband
- 95.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.5%
- No internet access
- 3.9%
- Without health insurance
- 11.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gillette
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Campbell County
- Center point
- 43.9225° N, 105.6089° W
- Land area
- 1,597 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gillette1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 82718
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82732 | Wright, WY | 14 mi | $78,355 |
| 82717 | Gillette, WY · PO box | 27 mi | — |
| 82727 | Rozet, WY | 35 mi | $97,972 |
| 82640 | Linch, WY | 36 mi | $250,000+ |
| 82716 | Gillette, WY | 42 mi | $73,155 |
| 82730 | Upton, WY | 45 mi | $72,159 |
| 82635 | Edgerton, WY | 46 mi | $34,886 |
| 82643 | Midwest, WY | 48 mi | $77,800 |
| 82721 | Moorcroft, WY | 51 mi | $72,865 |
| 82639 | Kaycee, WY | 56 mi | $72,112 |
| 82831 | Arvada, WY | 56 mi | $127,500 |
| 82834 | Buffalo, WY | 60 mi | $63,395 |
Zip codes like 82718 elsewhere
Questions about 82718
What city is zip code 82718?
82718 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 82718 in?
82718 is in Campbell County, Wyoming.
What is the population of 82718?
About 26,619 people live in 82718, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 82718 in?
82718 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 82718?
The median household income in 82718 is $104,458.
What zip codes are near 82718?
The closest zip codes to 82718 are 82732, 82717, 82727, 82640, 82716.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82718, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.