City

Lander, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Fremont County  ·  Wyoming

👥13,385Population
💰$75,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$318,300Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,362 (26.7%)
Some College905 (10.2%)
Associates1,452 (16.4%)
Bachelors946 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree3,161 (35.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 35.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate35.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$318,300 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$882/mo
Total Housing Units5,806
Vacant Units804

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Lander, WY

Lander is a city in Wyoming, located in Fremont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,385 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Lander is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $75,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lander is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $882 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lander is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.63%).

Lander, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Lander
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82520 13,385 $75,000 $318,300 $882 10.7% 46.5% 73.8%