82001 ZIP Code — Cheyenne, WY
Laramie County, Wyoming
ZIP code 82001 is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, within Laramie County. It covers approximately 55.12 square miles and serves a population of 38,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.
About ZIP code 82001
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $71,846.
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 near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
38,043
population
55.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82001
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne | Acceptable |
| Cheyenne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
82002 Cheyenne (2 mi)
82006 Cheyenne (2 mi)
82010 Cheyenne (2 mi)
82005 Fe Warren Afb (4.7 mi)
82007 Cheyenne (6.5 mi)
82009 Cheyenne (16.9 mi)
80612 Carr (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,043 |
| Population density | 690 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 56 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1418 |
| Longitude | -104.7792 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 307 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 34.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 34.9% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 25.6% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
38,043
Population
690
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$71,846
Median household income
$38,511
Per capita income
$264,700
Median home value
$995
Median monthly rent
64.2%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
11,834
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,289
Under 5
1,254
968
5–9
941
1,131
10–14
1,101
1,147
15–19
1,116
1,569
20–24
1,527
3,531
25–34
3,434
2,566
35–44
2,496
2,171
45–54
2,112
1,096
55–59
1,067
1,071
60–64
1,042
1,691
65–74
1,645
708
75–84
689
345
85+
336
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,134 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 29,909 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,414 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,869 | 78.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,034 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,706 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 1,288 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,129 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 336 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 272 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 34.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 34.9% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 25.6% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $71,846 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
40.6%
$300k–$500k
30.3%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,700 |
| Median rent / month | $995 |
| Owner occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter occupied | 35.8% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.3% |
| Electricity | 23.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,168 | 43.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,488 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,601 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,247 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,177 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,976 | 24.1% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 25.9% |
| Married | 48.6% | 46.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
15.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 369 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 334 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,492 | 40.4% |
| High school | 1,857 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,584 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Retail trade
18.4%
Public administration
10.1%
Professional & management
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.4%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.8% |
| Government | 25.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
15.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 25.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,940 | 13.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,500 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 326 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 187 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 71 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,965 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 36,351 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,029 | 39.5% |
| Foreign born | 614 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,078 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 547 | 50.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,435 | 14.3% |
| French | 4,914 | 12.9% |
| Arab | 2,639 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 1,483 | 3.9% |
| Dutch | 480 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 387 | 1% |
| German | 153 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82001
What city is ZIP code 82001 in?
ZIP code 82001 is primarily assigned to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
What county is ZIP code 82001 in?
ZIP code 82001 falls within Laramie County, Wyoming.
Does ZIP code 82001 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 82001 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 82001?
ZIP code 82001 has an estimated population of 38,043 residents, with a density of 690 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 82001?
The median household income in ZIP code 82001 is $71,846, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82001?
The median home value in ZIP code 82001 is $264,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 82001 in?
ZIP code 82001 observes the MST timezone.