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ZIP 82001

Part of Cheyenne, WY
Pop. 38,168·Laramie County·7th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,373/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$578
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ZIP 82001 · $1,373
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,476/yr
At $1,373/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountyLaramie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82001 (Cheyenne, WY) is majority owner-occupied, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,168
Median income
$75,362
Median age
35.8
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
21.1%
27.7%
25.6%
14.8%
Under 1821.1%
18–3427.7%
35–5425.6%
55–6410.8%
65+14.8%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
17%
White79.9%
Black2.8%
Hispanic17%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
21.5%
40.7%
33.2%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college40.7%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82001 in Cheyenne, WY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$938 → $1,373
up 46.4%
Income
$66,897 → $75,362
up 12.7%
Population
37,286 → 38,168
up 2.4%
Renter share
37.2% → 37.3%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29.7% → 33.2%
+3.5 pts
Median age
35.1 → 35.8
+0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 82001 in Cheyenne, WY has increased from $938 to $1,373, a 46.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $66,897 to $75,362 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 37,286 residents to roughly 38,168. College-educated residents now make up 33.2% of adults here, versus 29.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 82001 in Cheyenne, WY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 82001 covers Cheyenne, WY. The median rent here is $1,373/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,362/yr), ZIP 82001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82001?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82001 (Cheyenne, WY) is $1,373. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82001's median rent of $1,373/mo is $578 (30%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 82001 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82001 falls in the middle range for Wyoming, ranking #7 out of 16 ZIPs at $1,373/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,373/mo in ZIP 82001. The local median household income is $75,362/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82001?

Rent in ZIP 82001 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82001 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,373/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($75,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of ZIP 82001 households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82001 compare to the rest of Cheyenne?

ZIP 82001 is more affordable than Cheyenne overall. At $1,373/mo, it's $99 below the Cheyenne citywide median of $1,472/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82001 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,373/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 82001's median household income ($75,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82001 22%Benchmark 30%
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