ZIP Code 82009: Population, Income, Housing

State: WY

Total population: 35,081 Household income: $103,835 Rent: $1,166

Overview

Total population

35,081

Rent

$1,166

Year built

1990

Household income

$103,835

Per capita income

$53,100

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

42.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Wyoming

County

Laramie County

City

Cheyenne

Total population

35,081

Adults over 25

25,343

Total households

14,705

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$103,835

Per capita income

$53,100

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

42.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,166

Year built

1990

Households that rent

18.8%

Households that own

81.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

7.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

83.7%

Black

1.9%

Asian

1.4%

Two or more races

7.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

89.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,882 (87.7%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

2,086 (12.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

25.6%

High school graduate or GED

19.9%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

41.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 82009 with: Laramie County, WY Wyoming United States

ZIP 82009

Total population35,081

Rent$1,166

Year built1990

Household income$103,835

Per capita income$53,100

Poverty rate5.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Laramie County, WY

Total population101,060

Rent$1,160

Year built1980

Household income$80,173

Per capita income$42,871

Poverty rate8.9%

Unemployment rate3.7%

Wyoming State

Total population582,397

Rent$992

Year built1981

Household income$76,176

Per capita income$42,668

Poverty rate10.5%

Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP82009	CountyLaramie, WY	StateWyoming	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,081	101,060	582,397	334,922,499
Rent	$1,166	$1,160	$992	$1,413
Year built	1990	1980	1981	1980
Household income	$103,835	$80,173	$76,176	$80,734
Per capita income	$53,100	$42,871	$42,668	$44,673
Poverty rate	5.2%	8.9%	10.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.7%	3.2%	4%

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Summary for 82009

Rent & Income

In 82009, the typical monthly rent is $1,166 and the typical household income is $103,835. Rent here is higher than Wyoming, and household income is higher than Wyoming. The estimated poverty rate is 5.2%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 18.8% of households. About 42.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 41.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 82009 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 82009 — Poverty

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 82009 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,166 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 82009

Annual Household Income: $103,835

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 82009

Estimated Rate: 5.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 82009

In ZIP Code 82009, households that rent: 2,768 (18.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,768	18.8%
Owner-Occupied	11,937	81.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 82009

In ZIP Code 82009, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,182 (42.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,182	42.7%
Other renter households	1,586	57.3%
Total renter households	2,768	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 82009

Less than High School: 6,499 people (25.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,035 people (19.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,255 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,554 people (41.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,343

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.