82072 ZIP Code — Laramie, WY

Albany County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82072 is located in Laramie, Wyoming, within Albany County. It covers approximately 189.07 square miles and serves a population of 16,835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82072

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $280,700. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($49,575) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 82072 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

16,835

population

189.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laramie	Acceptable
Laramie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82070 Laramie (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,835
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	189.07 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.4404
Longitude	-105.5216
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	48.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	26.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	21.0%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

16,835

Population

People per sq mi

26.3

Median age

$49,575

Median household income

$32,694

Per capita income

$280,700

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

44.7%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

3,976

Housing units

58.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

343

Under 5

308

416

5–9

374

360

10–14

322

898

15–19

806

2,177

20–24

1,953

1,545

25–34

1,385

936

35–44

839

576

45–54

517

397

55–59

357

306

60–64

275

651

65–74

583

231

75–84

208

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,672	15.9%
18 and over	14,163	84.1%
65 and over	1,745	10.4%
Median age	26.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Asian 5.5%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,252	80.9%
Asian	976	5.5%
Two or more races	916	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	789	4.5%
Other race	341	1.9%
Black or African American	246	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	39	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	48.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	26.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	21.0%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$49,575

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 30.4%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$280,700
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	44.7%
Renter occupied	55.3%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	42.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	28.4%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.1%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	2.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,492	34.9%
Cohabiting couple	658	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,911	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,081	29.1%
Households with children under 18	1,454	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,342	18.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.8%	48.7%
Married	36.0%	38.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.4%
Widowed	0.7%	3.6%
Divorced	5.7%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 13.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 29.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	58.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	191	2.5%
Kindergarten	162	2.1%
Elementary school	1,046	13.4%
High school	733	9.4%
College / grad school	5,655	72.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 8.8%

Other services 7.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.7%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	10.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.6

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 26.6%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.4%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	20.7%
High cholesterol	20.4%
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	13.5%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.4%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	80.8%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	744	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	19.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,184	96.1%
Spanish	700	4.3%
Other Indo-European	180	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	174	1.1%
Other languages	311	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,445	91.7%
Born in same state	15,336	91.1%
Born in different state	6,294	37.4%
Foreign born	109	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,390	8.3%
Not a US citizen	341	24.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,678	15.9%
Italian	1,976	11.7%
Arab	833	4.9%
Polish	565	3.4%
English	299	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	130	0.8%
Irish	96	0.6%
Dutch	94	0.6%
Norwegian	29	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82072

What city is ZIP code 82072 in?

ZIP code 82072 is primarily assigned to Laramie, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82072 in?

ZIP code 82072 falls within Albany County, Wyoming.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82072?

25% of residents in ZIP code 82072 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 82072?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 82072 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 82072 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 82072?

ZIP code 82072 has an estimated population of 16,835 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82072 in?

ZIP code 82072 observes the MST timezone.