82212 ZIP Code — Fort Laramie, WY

Goshen County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82212 is located in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, within Goshen County. It covers approximately 360.89 square miles and serves a population of 667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82212

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,362. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82212 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

667

population

360.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82212 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82212

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Laramie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82214 Guernsey (11.7 mi) 82223 Lingle (13.1 mi) 82219 Jay Em (13.6 mi) 82215 Hartville (16.7 mi) 82244 Yoder (17.5 mi) 82243 Veteran (19.6 mi) 82240 Torrington (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	667
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	360.89 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	42.2196
Longitude	-104.5536
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	38.0%	45.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	35.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	16.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

667

Population

People per sq mi

59.3

Median age

$63,362

Median household income

$31,074

Per capita income

$223,800

Median home value

$1,078

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

269

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	13.9%
18 and over	574	86.1%
65 and over	195	29.2%
Median age	59.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

Two or more races 25%

Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	434	49.2%
Two or more races	221	25%
Hispanic or Latino	216	24.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	45.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	35.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	16.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	26.0%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
Median income	$63,362

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 38.8%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,800
Median rent / month	$1,078
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.5%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	44.3%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	39	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	14.2%
Households with children under 18	37	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	61.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	22.4%
Married	54.1%	59.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.8%
Widowed	6.9%	8.8%
Divorced	10.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 20.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.7%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	18	14.9%
High school	7	5.8%
College / grad school	92	76.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.9%

Retail trade 18.0%

Wholesale trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Education & healthcare 4.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 2.9%

Information 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	30.7%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	16.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.4%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.9%
Retirement income	53.3%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	26.2%
Uninsured under 19	63.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	601	90.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	667	100.0%
Born in same state	667	100.0%
Born in different state	197	29.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	7.3%
Arab	35	5.2%
Italian	32	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	2.4%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82212

What city is ZIP code 82212 in?

ZIP code 82212 is primarily assigned to Fort Laramie, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82212 in?

ZIP code 82212 falls within Goshen County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82212 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 82212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82212 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 82212 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 82212 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 82212 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 82212?

ZIP code 82212 has an estimated population of 667 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82212 in?

ZIP code 82212 observes the MST timezone.