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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
$76,959
Median income
$337,700
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5639.6 square miles in Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming. The area is home to 13,535 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 82520 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82520 sits at $76,959 (9% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $36,044. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $337,700 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82520 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 82520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82520.

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 82520, Lander, 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

13,535

Population

5639.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82520?

39.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 18.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

$36,044

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

14.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82520 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,959 Top 42% higher than 58% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,701

Total Housing Units

4,959

Occupied Units

742

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$337,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Lander, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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