City

Lusk, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Niobrara County  ·  Wyoming

👥1,746Population
💰$46,759Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$200,500Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.4% Female 58.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 7%Black: 2%Other: 1.9%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic7.0%
Black2.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate291 (22.6%)
Some College322 (25%)
Associates316 (24.6%)
Bachelors66 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree283 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 25%Associates: 24.6%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College25.0%
Associates24.6%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,759 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$200,500 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units1,068
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Lusk, WY

Lusk is a city in Wyoming, located in Niobrara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,746 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Lusk is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,759 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lusk is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month.

The population of Lusk is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.57%).

Lusk, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Lusk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82225 1,746 $46,759 $200,500 $783 4.7% 27.1% 59.7%