Cheyenne, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82001
Laramie County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,484
- 233/sq mi High-density area
- $75,362
- Median income Near-median income area
- $316,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82001 (Cheyenne, WY) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.7 in 2023 to 303.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, with 35,484 residents across 152.2 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,362 (11% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,294. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $316,500 (14% below the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $1,133; 62.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Laramie County, so 82001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 82001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cheyenne, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82001.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
467 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
197 establishments
- Retail trade 184
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 161
Other services (except public administration)
161 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82001, Cheyenne, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,484
Population
152.2
Area (sq mi)
233
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82001?
35.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,294
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82001 ranks nationally
Cheyenne, WY 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,000housing units
18,000
Total Housing Units
17,002
Occupied Units
998
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
19
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82001, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,484 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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