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ZIP 82072

Part of Laramie, WY
Pop. 16,931·Albany County·11th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,162/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$789
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 82072 · $1,162
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$960/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
$13,944/yr
At $1,162/mo median
Location
StateWY
CountyAlbany County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82072 (Laramie, WY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,931
Median income
$53,863
Median age
26.1
Renters
58.9%
Age distribution
13.4%
52.2%
16.1%
Under 1813.4%
18–3452.2%
35–5416.1%
55–647.2%
65+11%
Gender
55.2%
44.8%
Male55.2%
Female44.8%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black2%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian4.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
14.4%
25.6%
57.6%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
41.1%
58.9%
Owner41.1%
Renter58.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82072 in Laramie, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,825 → $53,863
up 20.2%
Population
16,874 → 16,931
up 0.3%
Renter share
53.2% → 58.9%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
58.6% → 57.6%
-1.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 82072 in Laramie, WY now reports about $53,863, up from $44,825 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 53.2% to 58.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 82072 covers Laramie, WY. The median rent here is $1,162/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($53,863/yr), ZIP 82072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82072?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82072 (Laramie, WY) is $1,162. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82072's median rent of $1,162/mo is $789 (40%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 82072 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82072 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #11 out of 16 ZIPs at $1,162/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,162/mo in ZIP 82072. The local median household income is $53,863/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82072?

Rent in ZIP 82072 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82072 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,162/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($53,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.9% of ZIP 82072 households are renters, while 41.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 82072 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 82072 compare to the rest of Laramie?

ZIP 82072 is more affordable than Laramie overall. At $1,162/mo, it's $17 below the Laramie citywide median of $1,179/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82072 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,162/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 82072's median household income ($53,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82072 26%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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