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ZIP 82520

Part of Lander, WY
Pop. 13,266·Fremont County·8th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,325/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.6%
vs US Median
-$640
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 82520 · $1,325
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$980/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
$15,900/yr
At $1,325/mo median
Location
CityLander
StateWY
CountyFremont County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82520 (Lander, WY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,266
Median income
$76,959
Median age
39.2
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
17.7%
24.6%
20.6%
Under 1825.2%
18–3417.7%
35–5424.6%
55–6411.9%
65+20.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
23.1%
White71.4%
Black0.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Other23.1%
Education (25+)
30.7%
29.5%
35.7%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82520 in Lander, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,440 → $76,959
up 12.4%
Population
13,329 → 13,266
down 0.5%
Renter share
26.9% → 26.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 35.7%
+2.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $76,959 today, compared with $68,440 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 35.7% of adults here, versus 33.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 82520 covers Lander, WY. The median rent here is $1,325/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($76,959/yr), ZIP 82520 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82520?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82520 (Lander, WY) is $1,325. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82520 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82520's median rent of $1,325/mo is $640 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 82520 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82520 falls in the middle range for Wyoming, ranking #8 out of 15 ZIPs at $1,325/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82520?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,325/mo in ZIP 82520. The local median household income is $76,959/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82520?

Rent in ZIP 82520 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 82520 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82520 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,325/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($76,959/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82520 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82520 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 82520 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82520 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82520 compare to the rest of Lander?

ZIP 82520 sits right at the Lander citywide median of $1,325/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82520 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82520 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,325/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 82520's median household income ($76,959/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82520 21%Benchmark 30%
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