82059 ZIP Code — Granite Canon, WY

Laramie County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82059 is located in Granite Canon, Wyoming, within Laramie County. It covers approximately 84.86 square miles and serves a population of 296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82059

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $407,700.

Median household income is $148,750. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82059 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

296

population

84.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82059

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City	Status
Granite Canon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	296
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	84.86 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.0572
Longitude	-105.1201
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	62.0%	34.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	34.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	25.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

296

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$148,750

Median household income

$49,547

Per capita income

$407,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

51.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	6.4%
18 and over	277	93.6%
65 and over	82	27.7%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	255	80.7%
Two or more races	21	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20	6.3%
Other race	20	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	34.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	34.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	25.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k+ 29.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	20.3%
$200k+	29.7%
Median income	$148,750

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 35.6%

$500k–$1M 29.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$407,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	47.4%
3 bedrooms	12.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	36.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	17.8%
3 or more	82.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	61.9%
Wood	20.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	20	16.9%
Male householder, no spouse	6	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	8	6.8%
Households with children under 18	13	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	53.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	0.0%
Married	55.0%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	17.2%	50.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 18.5%

Some college, no degree 2.2%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.7%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	51.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.0%

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Public administration 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Construction 5.6%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.6%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.1%
Retirement income	57.6%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	16.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	14.6%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	9.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	78.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	28.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.5%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	296	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	296	100.0%
Born in same state	287	97.0%
Born in different state	132	44.6%
Foreign born	9	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	7.4%
French	17	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82059

What city is ZIP code 82059 in?

ZIP code 82059 is primarily assigned to Granite Canon, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82059 in?

ZIP code 82059 falls within Laramie County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82059 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 82059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82059 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 82059 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 82059 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 82059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 82059?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 82059 in?

ZIP code 82059 observes the MST timezone.