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ZIP Code 82212

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

474
1/sq mi
$48,529
Median income
$178,800
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Laramie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 948.0 square miles in Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming. The area is home to 474 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 82212 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82212 sits at $48,529 (43% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $22,803. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $178,800 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,023 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 82212 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 82212, Fort 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

474

Population

948.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82212?

55.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$48,529

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$22,803

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82212 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,529 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 40.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

234

Total Housing Units

202

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$178,800

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,023

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 82212, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,435,000.

9

Businesses

21

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82212 in?
ZIP code 82212 (Fort Laramie) is located in Goshen County, Wyoming. Goshen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goshen-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82212?
ZIP code 82212 in Fort Laramie, WY has a population of 474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82212?
The median household income in ZIP 82212 is $48,529, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82212?
The median home value in ZIP 82212 is $178,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82212 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82212?
ZIP code 82212 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82212?
In ZIP code 82212, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82212?
In ZIP code 82212, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82212 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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