82223 ZIP Code — Lingle, WY

Goshen County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82223 is located in Lingle, Wyoming, within Goshen County. It covers approximately 123.66 square miles and serves a population of 721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82223

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 $207,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,231. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 82223 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

721
population
123.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82223 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lingle Acceptable
Lingle Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
82244 Yoder (10.1 mi) 82240 Torrington (10.2 mi) 82212 Fort Laramie (13.1 mi) 82243 Veteran (13.3 mi) 82219 Jay Em (13.5 mi) 69358 Morrill (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 721
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 56
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 123.66 sq mi
Water area 0.89 sq mi
Latitude 42.1573
Longitude -104.3111
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 51.1% 45.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 35.9% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 16.6% 23.7%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

721
Population
6
People per sq mi
50.3
Median age
$54,231
Median household income
$32,334
Per capita income
$207,500
Median home value
$806
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
325
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
30
3
5–9
3
16
10–14
18
13
15–19
14
34
20–24
36
46
25–34
49
18
35–44
20
40
45–54
44
12
55–59
13
28
60–64
31
82
65–74
89
16
75–84
18
10
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811616.1%
18 and over60583.9%
65 and over22631.3%
Median age50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Two or more races 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
GroupCount%
White70597.5%
Two or more races111.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.7%
Hispanic or Latino20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.1% 45.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 35.9% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 16.6% 23.7%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 13.5%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 21.1%
$50k–$75k 13.2%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 26.4%
$150k–$200k 0.3%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k13.5%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k21.1%
$50k–$75k13.2%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k26.4%
$150k–$200k0.3%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$54,231

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%
$50k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 6.5%
$150k–$200k 23.2%
$200k–$300k 22.8%
$300k–$500k 18.5%
$500k–$1M 8.3%
$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$207,500
Median rent / month$806
Owner occupied77.5%
Renter occupied22.5%
Vacant12.1%
Single-family detached86.4%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes9.4%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.01

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–20093.5%
1990–199911.4%
1980–198914.3%
1970–197918.5%
1960–19695.9%
1950–195917.0%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier24.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms22.2%
3 bedrooms50.9%
4 bedrooms18.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle21.9%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.2%
Electricity9.0%
Propane / LP gas32.6%
Wood3.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21660.7%
Cohabiting couple5014.0%
Male householder, no spouse3810.7%
Female householder, no spouse5214.6%
Households with children under 187220.2%
Households with seniors (65+)16947.5%
Average household size2.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.4%22.6%
Married69.0%61.4%
Separated0.0%3.0%
Widowed3.5%7.7%
Divorced2.1%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 25.6%
Some college, no degree 31.9%
Associate's degree 19.4%
Bachelor's degree 10.2%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1110.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3332.7%
High school2928.7%
College / grad school2827.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%
Agriculture & mining 26.2%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Public administration 9.9%
Retail trade 7.2%
Finance & real estate 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Manufacturing 2.5%
Construction 2.2%
Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.6%
Service17.1%
Sales & office15.2%
Natural resources & construction24.2%
Production & transportation12.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.4%
Government26.7%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.7%
Carpool0.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.2%
Work from home2.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.2

Poverty

All people 6.5%
Under 18 years 7.8%
18 and over 6.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 71.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.1%
Retirement income25.0%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis23.7%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.7%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health11.9%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.8%
Visited dentist68.2%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans579.4%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 186.0%
18–64 years14.2%
65 and over30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.6%
Public insurance40.4%
No insurance10.4%
Uninsured under 1916.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only66492.1%
Spanish50.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)71699.3%
Born in same state71398.9%
Born in different state32545.1%
Foreign born30.4%
Naturalized citizen50.7%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13819.1%
French628.6%
Arab506.9%
Polish314.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch162.2%
Irish10.1%
English10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.4%
Internet access98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82223

What city is ZIP code 82223 in?

ZIP code 82223 is primarily assigned to Lingle, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82223 in?

ZIP code 82223 falls within Goshen County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82223 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 82223 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 82223 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 82223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82223 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 82223 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 82223?

ZIP code 82223 has an estimated population of 721 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82223 in?

ZIP code 82223 observes the MST timezone.

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