Cheyenne, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82001 serves a portion of Cheyenne, Wyoming, within Laramie County. This community is home to approximately 6,218 residents, with a median age of 37.5 years. The median household income of $41,048 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $270,916 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Cheyenne is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 5.7%, 82001 reflects the economic character of Laramie County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,218 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,450 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $41,048 | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $270,916 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.4% | ↑ 70% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.5 yrs | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 2,487 | — |