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ZIP Code 82001

Laramie County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

35,484
233/sq mi: $75,362
Median income: $316,500
Median home value: 33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cheyenne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs: 233
people per sq mi: 63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.2 square miles in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. The area is home to 35,484 residents, producing a population density of 233 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82001 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82001 sits at $75,362 (11% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $40,294. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $316,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,133 per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Laramie County, so you can benchmark 82001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 82001

Professional, scientific, and technical services

467
Health care and social assistance

205
Finance and insurance

197
Retail trade

184
Other services (except public administration)

161

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82001, Cheyenne, WY · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,484

Population

152.2

Area (sq mi)

233

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82001?

35.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%

African American 2.8%

Asian 1.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%

Hispanic or Latino 17.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,362

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$40,294

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

15.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82001 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,362 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,000

Total Housing Units

17,002

Occupied Units

998

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%

Renter 37.3%

$316,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,133

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82001 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.2%	226
2021	+10.9%	251
2022	+13.9%	286
2023	+2.4%	293
2024	+3.8%	304

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,013 business establishments in ZIP 82001, employing approximately 18,297 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,154,184,000.

2,013

Businesses

18,297

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services	467	23.2%
Health care and social assistance	205	10.2%
Finance and insurance	197	9.8%
Retail trade	184	9.1%
Other services (except public administration)	161	8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	130	6.5%
Accommodation and food services	130	6.5%
Construction	125	6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	123	6.1%
Information	75	3.7%
Wholesale trade	64	3.2%
Transportation and warehousing	38	1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	38	1.9%
Manufacturing	29	1.4%
Educational services	22	1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises	9	0.5%
Industries not classified	7	0.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	4	0.2%
Utilities	4	0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 82001 vs 82005 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
82005	Fe Warren Afb, WY	417	5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82001 in? ▼

ZIP code 82001 (Cheyenne) is located in Laramie County, Wyoming. Laramie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laramie-wy.

What is the population of ZIP code 82001? ▼

ZIP code 82001 in Cheyenne, WY has a population of 35,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 82001? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 82001 is $75,362, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 82001? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 82001 is $316,500, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82001? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 82001 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 82001? ▼

ZIP code 82001 has 2,013 business establishments employing approximately 18,297 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 82001? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82001 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (467), Health care and social assistance (205), Finance and insurance (197). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 82001? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82001 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 82001? ▼

In ZIP code 82001, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 82001? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82001 is 15.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82001? ▼

In ZIP code 82001, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82001? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 82001 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.