| ZIP Code | 82520 |
|---|---|
| City | Lander |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 6,216 ft |
| Latitude | 42.661426 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.638471 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.5% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.7% ▲ 119% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,362 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 905 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,452 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 946 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,161 (35.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $318,300 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $882/mo |
| Total Units | 5,806 |
| Vacant Units | 804 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,806 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 804 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 82520 is located in Lander, Wyoming, within Fremont County. With a population of 13,385, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 82520 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $75,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82520 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $318,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $882 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 82520 is primarily White (72.63%). Residents are well-educated — 46.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 82520 stands at 10.7%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 82520 in Lander, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,385 residents, a median household income of $75,000, and a median home value of $318,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.