Niobrara County, WY ZIP Codes
Wyoming (WY) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
2,438
population (2021)
-1.9%
pop change since 2010
56027
FIPS code
Niobrara County ZIP code map
About Niobrara County
Niobrara County is located in Wyoming and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,438 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.9% from 2,484 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Niobrara County is 56027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,438 |
| 2010 population | 2,484 |
| Change | -1.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wyoming |
| FIPS code | 56027 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Niobrara County
ZIP codes for Niobrara County, WY (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82222 | Lance Creek | Niobrara | View map |
| 82225 | Lusk | Niobrara | View map |
| 82227 | Manville | Niobrara | View map |
| 82242 | Van Tassell | Niobrara | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,250
Population
48.0
Median age
$51,457
Median household income
$26,742
Per capita income
$92,900
Median home value
$520
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
936
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
31
Under 5
31
70
5–9
71
57
10–14
57
68
15–19
68
45
20–24
46
125
25–34
125
157
35–44
158
115
45–54
116
52
55–59
53
122
60–64
123
154
65–74
155
105
75–84
106
20
85+
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 423 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,827 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 560 | 28.9% |
| Median age | 48.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,101 | 93.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
14.1%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
27.3%
$75k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $51,457 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k–$300k
10.2%
$300k–$500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
15.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,900 |
| Median rent / month | $520 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.7% |
| Vacant | 20.4% |
| Single-family detached | 87.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 44.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.9% |
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 43.9% |
| Wood | 23.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 429 | 60.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 110 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 150 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 288 | 15.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 244 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 415 | 44.3% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.5% | 10.5% |
| Married | 60.5% | 71.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
40.8%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
15.7%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 29 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 172 | 20.9% |
| High school | 174 | 37.1% |
| College / grad school | 28 | 36.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
32.3%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Other services
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
6.2%
Construction
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Retail trade
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 22.2% |
| Sales & office | 4.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 34.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 41.8% |
| Government | 23.2% |
| Self-employed | 34.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
18.3%
Married-couple families
20.8%
Female-led households
10.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 20.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 87 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 43.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,188 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 63 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,250 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,248 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 951 | 40.0% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 357 | 15.9% |
| French | 292 | 13% |
| Arab | 154 | 6.8% |
| Polish | 72 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 46 | 2% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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