82072 ZIP Code – Laramie, Wyoming
82072 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Laramie, Wyoming, part of Albany County with a population of approximately 16,835 residents. The median household income is $49,575 — below the Wyoming average and below the national average. Median home values of $280,700 are near the national average, with 41.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $883 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 50% single-family (decreasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average. An estimated 22.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 57.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 26.8, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 82051, 82073, 82070.
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ZIP 82072 vs. Wyoming vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 82072 | WY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 3,339 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $76k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $280k | $317k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $883 | $893 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 26.8 | 45.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.9% | 25.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 82051 – Bosler
- 82073 – Laramie
- 82070 – Laramie
- 82052 – Buford
- 82084 – Tie Siding
- 82083 – Rock River
- 82059 – Granite Canon
- 82055 – Centennial
- 82009 – Cheyenne
- 80536 – Livermore
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82051 | BOSLER | 49 | Not provided |
| 82073 | LARAMIE | 48 | Not provided |
| 82070 | LARAMIE | 19,598 | $60,632 |
| 82052 | BUFORD | 81 | $76,750 |
| 82084 | TIE SIDING | 112 | Not provided |