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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
$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 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 Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $40,294. Poverty here runs at 8.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Median home value sits at $316,500 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,133 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.7%.

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. To put 82001 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Laramie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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

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

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82005 Fe Warren Afb, WY 417 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

Laramie County Cheyenne, WY Wyoming

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.