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ZIP 82070

Part of Laramie, WY
Pop. 20,144·Albany County·10th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,258/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$707
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ZIP 82070 · $1,258
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$990/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,096/yr
At $1,258/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountyAlbany County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82070 (Laramie, WY) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,144
Median income
$69,095
Median age
30.4
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
17.6%
38%
22.1%
13.6%
Under 1817.6%
18–3438%
35–5422.1%
55–648.7%
65+13.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
14.3%
30.5%
52.2%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+52.2%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82070 in Laramie, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,319 → $69,095
up 24.9%
Population
19,405 → 20,144
up 3.8%
Renter share
47% → 45.2%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
53.9% → 52.2%
-1.7 pts
Median age
29.4 → 30.4
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,319 in 2021 to $69,095 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 82070 in Laramie, WY adding about 739 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 47% to 45.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 82070 covers Laramie, WY. The median rent here is $1,258/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($69,095/yr), ZIP 82070 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82070?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82070 (Laramie, WY) is $1,258. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82070 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82070's median rent of $1,258/mo is $707 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 82070 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82070 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #10 out of 15 ZIPs at $1,258/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82070?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,258/mo in ZIP 82070. The local median household income is $69,095/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82070?

Rent in ZIP 82070 has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82070 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82070 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,258/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($69,095/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82070 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82070 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of ZIP 82070 households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82070 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82070 compare to the rest of Laramie?

ZIP 82070 is pricier than Laramie as a whole. At $1,258/mo, it's $34 above the Laramie citywide median of $1,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82070 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82070 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,258/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 82070's median household income ($69,095/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82070 22%Benchmark 30%
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