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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
$53,863
Median income
$324,100
Median home value
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 82072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 558.7 square miles in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. The area is home to 15,533 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 82072 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82072 sits at $53,863 (36% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $35,393. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $324,100 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 41.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 82072 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 82072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82072.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 82072?

26.1

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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

$35,393

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

15.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82072 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,863 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,078

Total Housing Units

7,465

Occupied Units

613

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.1%
Renter 58.9%

$324,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 82072 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
82073 Laramie, WY 72 7.4 mi
82051 Bosler, WY 60 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Albany County

82070 standard
Laramie, WY
Pop: 19,766
82083 standard
Rock River, WY
Pop: 373
82055 standard
Centennial, WY
Pop: 285
82063 standard
Jelm, WY
Pop: 100
82073 standard
Laramie, WY
Pop: 72
82051 standard
Bosler, WY
Pop: 60

Related Areas

Albany County Laramie, WY Wyoming

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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Official Data Resources for Laramie, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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