82072 ZIP Code
Laramie, Wyoming
January 1, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 82072 |
| City/Town: | Laramie |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | Wyoming |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,835 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,575 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,036 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,923 |
| Median Home Value: | $280,700 |
| Land Area: | 189.1 sq miles
489.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4273, -105.5503 |
Population Information (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,835 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,874 | 52.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,961 | 47.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 651 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 790 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 682 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,704 | 10.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,130 | 24.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,930 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,775 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,093 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 754 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 581 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,234 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 439 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 72 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $280,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,923 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,142 | 90.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 781 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,195 | 44.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,947 | 55.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,878 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 116 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 210 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,168 | 13.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,527 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 685 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,572 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,600 | 29.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (82072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,575 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,111 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,918 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,036 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,399 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,912 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 464 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,117 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,540 | 66.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,022 | 30.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 350 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,252 | 84.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 246 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 976 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 341 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 916 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 789 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,708 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,263 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 410 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (82072 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 878 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 245 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 764 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 676 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,035 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,120 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 649 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 943 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 363 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 469 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (82072 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,821 | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 571 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 167 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,039 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 407 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 629 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (82072 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 234 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 424 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 256 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 61 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 876 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 92 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 418 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 626 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,433 | 44.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,079 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 751 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 360 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,281 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,620 | 80.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,300 | 19.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,462 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (82072 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,263 | 87.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,312 | 18.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,093 | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 165 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 94 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 259 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (82072 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,395 | 42.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 581 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 598 | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 703 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,043 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 638 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 248 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 698 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (82072 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 399 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,080 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,086 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,239 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,556 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 557 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 665 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 285 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,041 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (82072 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 338 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,023 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,015 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,250 | 28.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,758 | 22.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 539 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (82072 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,505 | 63.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 198 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,115 | 29.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 166 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (82072 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 378 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,230 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,667 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,867 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (82072 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 484 | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 90 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 77 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 252 | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 862 | 27.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 972 | 30.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 458 | 14.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (82072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,723 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $550 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,142 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,492 | 34.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 994 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,911 | 26.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,081 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,454 | 20.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,342 | 18.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (82072 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,846 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,456 | 56.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,826 | 36.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 56 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 446 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,345 | 42.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (82072 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,787 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 191 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 162 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,046 | 13.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 733 | 9.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,655 | 72.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,140 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 744 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,743 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,719 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 59 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,254 | 72.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 406 | 23.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (82072 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,783 | 64.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,896 | 35.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,912 | 49.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,804 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,713 | 29.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 180 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (82072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,445 | 91.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,390 | 1275.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,390 | 1275.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,390 | 1275.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 158 | 145.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 104 | 95.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 277 | 254.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 33.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (82072 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,184 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,155 | 87.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,029 | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 809 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 470 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 641 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 109 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (82072 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,142 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,909 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Laramie, WY82072