Lander, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82520
Fremont County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,535
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,959
- Median income Near-median income area
- $337,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lander pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82520 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82520 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, home to 13,535 residents across 5639.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82520 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,959 (9% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,044. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $337,700 (9% below the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $902; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 15 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82520.
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 82520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lander, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82520.
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 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 82520, Lander, 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
13,535
Population
5639.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82520?
39.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$76,959
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,044
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
14.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82520 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Lander, 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)
$76,959 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
5,701housing units
5,701
Total Housing Units
4,959
Occupied Units
742
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$902
Median Rent
1978
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
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82520 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 227 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 257 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 302 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 331 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 331 |
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 420 business establishments in ZIP 82520, employing approximately 3,751 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,901,000.
420
Businesses
3,751
Employees
$162.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 70 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82520, 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 (13,535 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 82520 in?
ZIP code 82520 (Lander) is located in Fremont County, Wyoming. Fremont County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fremont-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82520?
ZIP code 82520 in Lander, WY has a population of 13,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82520?
The median household income in ZIP 82520 is $76,959, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82520?
The median home value in ZIP 82520 is $337,700, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82520 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82520?
ZIP code 82520 has 420 business establishments employing approximately 3,751 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82520?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82520 are: Construction (70), Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82520?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82520 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 82520?
In ZIP code 82520, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 82520?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82520 is 14.7 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 82520?
In ZIP code 82520, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82520 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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