82225 ZIP Code — Lusk, WY

Niobrara County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82225 is located in Lusk, Wyoming, within Niobrara County. It covers approximately 1,113.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82225

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,250. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 82225 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,749

population

1,113.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lusk	Acceptable
Lusk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82227 Manville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,749
Population density	1,749 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	1,113.46 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	42.8420
Longitude	-104.3582
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.1%	23.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,749

Population

1,749

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$26,921

Per capita income

$199,100

Median home value

$959

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

708

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

102

35–44

154

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

110

101

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	19.2%
18 and over	1,413	80.8%
65 and over	381	21.8%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Two or more races 2.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,605	91.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	3.7%
Two or more races	46	2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	29	1.7%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.1%	23.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,100
Median rent / month	$959
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.2%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	104	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	115	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	272	34.8%
Households with children under 18	187	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	40.4%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.3%	23.2%
Married	54.5%	40.9%
Separated	2.5%	2.3%
Widowed	1.8%	11.2%
Divorced	28.9%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.3%
Kindergarten	14	4.1%
Elementary school	161	47.2%
High school	120	35.2%
College / grad school	21	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Construction 4.6%

Other services 3.0%

Retail trade 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	35.6%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.2%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	3.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,704	97.4%
Spanish	63	3.7%
Other Indo-European	30	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	33	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,749	100.0%
Born in same state	1,749	100.0%
Born in different state	728	41.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	298	17%
French	202	11.5%
Polish	72	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	2.6%
Arab	43	2.5%
Dutch	14	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82225

What city is ZIP code 82225 in?

ZIP code 82225 is primarily assigned to Lusk, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82225 in?

ZIP code 82225 falls within Niobrara County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82225 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 82225 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82225?

21% of residents in ZIP code 82225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 82225?

ZIP code 82225 has an estimated population of 1,749 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 82225?

The median household income in ZIP code 82225 is $51,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 82225 in?

ZIP code 82225 observes the MST timezone.