Laramie, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82072
Albany County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,533
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,863
- Median income Below-median income area
- $324,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laramie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82072 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 82072 (Laramie, WY) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.3 in 2023 to 272.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming, home to 15,533 residents across 558.7 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82072 reports a modest median household income of $53,863 (36% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,393. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $324,100 (12% below the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $919; 41.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 82072 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 82072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laramie, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82072.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 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 82072, Laramie, 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
15,533
Population
558.7
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82072?
26.1
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
8.2%
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?
$53,863
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$35,393
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
15.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82072 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Laramie, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,863 13th percentile higher than 13% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,078housing units
8,078
Total Housing Units
7,465
Occupied Units
613
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$919
Median Rent
1979
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82072 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 193 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 209 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 245 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 260 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 273 |
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 321 business establishments in ZIP 82072, employing approximately 2,865 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,433,000.
321
Businesses
2,865
Employees
$142.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 18.1% |
| Construction | 43 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 82072 vs 82073 →
ZIP 82072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 82072
Laramie (82072)
15,533 residents
- 82073 72
Laramie (82073)
72 residents
- 82051 60
Bosler (82051)
60 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 82072 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82072, 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 (15,533 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 82072 in?
ZIP code 82072 (Laramie) is located in Albany County, Wyoming. Albany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albany-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82072?
ZIP code 82072 in Laramie, WY has a population of 15,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82072?
The median household income in ZIP 82072 is $53,863, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82072?
The median home value in ZIP 82072 is $324,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82072 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82072?
ZIP code 82072 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 2,865 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82072 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82072 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 82072?
In ZIP code 82072, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 82072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82072 is 15.1 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 82072?
In ZIP code 82072, approximately 41.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82072 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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