Laramie, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82070 serves a portion of Laramie, Wyoming, within Albany County. This community is home to approximately 55,525 residents, with a median age of 39.8 years. The median household income of $56,091 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $274,845 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 22% owner-occupied and 78% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Laramie is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 62% and an unemployment rate of 8.8%, 82070 reflects the economic character of Albany County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 55,525 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 901 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,091 | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $274,845 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | ↑ 126% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.9% | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 62% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 22% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 78% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 29,983 | — |