City

Laramie, WY

4 ZIP codes  ·  Albany County  ·  Wyoming

👥36,632Population
💰$59,701Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂28.2Median Age
🏠$320,019Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓61.9%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 3.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic10.8%
Black1.1%
Asian3.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
28%
25–44
27%
45–64
16%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads61.9% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma141 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,440 (13.2%)
Some College1,902 (10.3%)
Associates2,562 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,785 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree9,656 (52.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 13.2%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 52.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad13.2%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate52.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.1%Renter: 51.9%Tenure
Owner48.1%
Renter51.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,701 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$320,018 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units17,721
Vacant Units1,651

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Laramie, WY

Laramie is a city in Wyoming, located in Albany County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,632 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.24 years.

Economically, Laramie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,701 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Laramie is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $320,018, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month.

The population of Laramie is highly educated. 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.97%).

Laramie, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Laramie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82070 20,149 $65,399 $325,500 $960 3.9% 60.8% 50.6%
82072 16,438 $52,717 $313,300 $901 4.6% 63.4% 45.0%