Lander, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82520 serves a portion of Lander, Wyoming, within Fremont County. This community is home to approximately 34,001 residents, with a median age of 41.8 years. The median household income of $46,983 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $211,423 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 65% owner-occupied and 35% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Lander is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 26% and an unemployment rate of 2.0%, 82520 reflects the economic character of Fremont County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 34,001 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,225 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $46,983 | ↓ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $211,423 | ↓ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.5% | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 26% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 65% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 35% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,020 | — |