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ZIP 82009

Part of Cheyenne, WY
Pop. 35,081·Laramie County·1st most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,714/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$237
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ZIP 82009 · $1,714
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,180/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
$20,568/yr
At $1,714/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountyLaramie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82009 (Cheyenne, WY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,081
Median income
$103,835
Median age
45.3
Renters
18.8%
Age distribution
22%
14.8%
26.1%
14.7%
22.5%
Under 1822%
18–3414.8%
35–5426.1%
55–6414.7%
65+22.5%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian1.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
19.9%
35.5%
41.6%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+41.6%
Housing tenure
81.2%
18.8%
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82009 in Cheyenne, WY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,321 → $1,714
up 29.8%
Income
$93,105 → $103,835
up 11.5%
Population
34,509 → 35,081
up 1.7%
Renter share
15.3% → 18.8%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40.2% → 41.6%
+1.4 pts
Median age
44.7 → 45.3
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 82009 in Cheyenne, WY has increased from $1,321 to $1,714, a 29.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 82009 in Cheyenne, WY now reports about $103,835, up from $93,105 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 34,509 residents to roughly 35,081. Renters now make up 18.8% of households, compared with 15.3% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 82009 in Cheyenne, WY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 82009 covers Cheyenne, WY. The median rent here is $1,714/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($103,835/yr), ZIP 82009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82009?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82009 (Cheyenne, WY) is $1,714. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82009's median rent of $1,714/mo is $237 (12%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 82009 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82009 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #1 out of 16 ZIPs tracked at $1,714/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,714/mo in ZIP 82009. The local median household income is $103,835/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82009?

Rent in ZIP 82009 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82009 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,714/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($103,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.8% of ZIP 82009 households are renters, while 81.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82009 compare to the rest of Cheyenne?

ZIP 82009 is pricier than Cheyenne as a whole. At $1,714/mo, it's $242 above the Cheyenne citywide median of $1,472/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82009 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,714/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 82009's median household income ($103,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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