82053 ZIP Code — Burns, WY

Laramie County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82053 is located in Burns, Wyoming, within Laramie County. It covers approximately 209.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82053

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,301
population
209.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82053 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Burns Acceptable
Burns Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
82082 Pine Bluffs (10.3 mi) 82054 Carpenter (11.4 mi) 82050 Albin (15.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,301
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 56
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 209.86 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 41.2450
Longitude -104.3593
Timezone Mountain (MT)
Area code 307
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.7% 34.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 25.2% 34.9% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 25.6% 23.7%
Over $200k 11.7% 5.0% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,301
Population
6
People per sq mi
51.8
Median age
$70,313
Median household income
$50,053
Per capita income
$228,400
Median home value
$1,710
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
549
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
36
20
5–9
18
24
10–14
21
23
15–19
20
2
20–24
1
121
25–34
104
75
35–44
65
73
45–54
62
30
55–59
25
100
60–64
86
147
65–74
126
35
75–84
30
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819815.2%
18 and over1,10384.8%
65 and over35327.1%
Median age51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or more races 9.1%
Other race 5.7%
GroupCount%
White1,07872%
Hispanic or Latino19713.2%
Two or more races1379.1%
Other race865.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.7% 34.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 25.2% 34.9% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 25.6% 23.7%
Over $200k 11.7% 5.0% 5.0%
Under $10k 8.6%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 17.8%
$50k–$75k 6.0%
$75k–$100k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k+ 9.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.6%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k17.8%
$50k–$75k6.0%
$75k–$100k5.8%
$100k–$150k19.7%
$150k–$200k13.5%
$200k+9.8%
Median income$70,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%
$50k–$100k 10.3%
$100k–$150k 3.8%
$150k–$200k 16.7%
$200k–$300k 34.6%
$300k–$500k 16.7%
$500k–$1M 6.8%
$1M+ 7.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$228,400
Median rent / month$1,710
Owner occupied85.1%
Renter occupied14.9%
Vacant8.2%
Single-family detached86.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201918.9%
2000–200917.1%
1990–19993.3%
1980–19893.0%
1970–197923.6%
1960–19692.8%
1950–195912.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier19.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.5%
2 bedrooms31.4%
3 bedrooms56.0%
4 bedrooms5.8%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle15.9%
2 vehicles34.4%
3 or more45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.5%
Electricity5.5%
Propane / LP gas51.2%
Wood11.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27146.4%
Cohabiting couple223.8%
Male householder, no spouse12721.7%
Female householder, no spouse16428.1%
Households with children under 1811018.8%
Households with seniors (65+)22939.2%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.2%22.6%
Married52.0%52.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.3%12.9%
Divorced19.5%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 34.7%
Some college, no degree 30.3%
Associate's degree 13.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.9%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.3%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool42.1%
Kindergarten126.3%
Elementary school7137.6%
High school3719.6%
College / grad school6534.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 30.6%
Education & healthcare 22.7%
Professional & management 11.1%
Retail trade 6.8%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Construction 4.3%
Other services 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Public administration 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.5%
Service15.2%
Sales & office9.6%
Natural resources & construction23.1%
Production & transportation31.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.0%
Government11.5%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.2%
Work from home2.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)42.9

Poverty

All people 11.5%
Under 18 years 24.7%
18 and over 9.1%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 92.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.3%
Retirement income28.1%
Supplemental Security8.9%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.7%
High blood pressure29.5%
High cholesterol28.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis21.9%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health10.9%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health8.7%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.0%
Visited dentist73.1%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12711.6%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.0%
Public insurance40.7%
No insurance10.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,22394.0%
Spanish645.2%
Other Indo-European645.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,20892.9%
Born in same state1,19291.6%
Born in different state58745.1%
Foreign born161.2%
Naturalized citizen937.1%
Not a US citizen1718.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French17113.1%
Italian826.3%
English191.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab191.5%
Polish141.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82053

What city is ZIP code 82053 in?

ZIP code 82053 is primarily assigned to Burns, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82053 in?

ZIP code 82053 falls within Laramie County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82053 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 82053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 82053?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 82053 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 82053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82053 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 82053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 82053 in?

ZIP code 82053 observes the MST timezone.

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