ZIP Code 82072 Demographics & Data

Insights on Laramie, WY (ZIP Code 82072)

Wyoming

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 82072

ZIP Code 82072 is associated with the U.S. city Laramie in Wyoming (Albany County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 16,922. Approximately 51.3% of residents in this Wyoming region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $27,488. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $45,101. The median age in ZIP Code 82072 is approximately 25.7 years, and 11.7% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 82072

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 82072 is 16,922.

Laramie, WY

The 82072 ZIP Code is associated with Laramie, WY in Albany County.

Area Codes associated with 82072

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 82072 include 307.

Sunrise / Sunset in 82072

Sunrise: 7:33 am
Sunset: 5:57 pm
Sunrise in 82072 7:33 am
Sunrise in 82072 5:57 pm

Weather forecast for 82072

This Afternoon's forecast for 82072: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

Current air quality in 82072

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 82072 Fair

Internet in 82072

In ZIP Code 82072, about 95.6% of households have a computer, while 86.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 82072

The gender split in ZIP Code 82072 is an estimated 50.7% male and approximately 49.3% female.

Health Insurance in 82072

Approximately 11.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 82072 (Laramie, WY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 82072

The median household income in ZIP Code 82072 is $45,101, while the region's mean household income is $65,543. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,488. The per capita income in ZIP Code 82072 of $27,488 is approximately 17.62% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,366. An estimated 5.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 47.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 13.4% of the population in 82072 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 12.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.1% of 82072 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 82072

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.3%
$200,000 or more per year 4.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 82072

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 82072, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 11.0% of 82072 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 82072 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.8%), followed by Asian (6.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 82072

Industry Percent
White 90.8%
Black or African American 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 6.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 82072

Residents of ZIP Code 82072 are younger than average. The median age of 25.7 years in ZIP Code 82072 is approximately 32.55% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.3% of the population in 82072 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 16.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 82072 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 82072

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.7%
5 to 9 years 5.5%
10 to 14 years 4.1%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 26.3%
25 to 34 years 16.6%
35 to 44 years 10.4%
45 to 54 years 8.1%
55 to 59 years 3.1%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 5.7%
75 to 84 years 2.6%
85 years and over 0.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 82072

In ZIP Code 82072, 95.0% of the population graduated high school, while 51.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.1% in this Albany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 82072

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.1%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 27.7%
Graduate or professional degree 23.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 82072 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 82072

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 82072 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 82072 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 82072 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 82072

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 82072

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 82072

In 82072, 69.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 11.2 minutes. Approximately 44.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 82072 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 82072 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 82072

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.0%
Construction 5.6%
Manufacturing 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Retail trade 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.7%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 44.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 3.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 82072

In ZIP Code 82072, 86.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 2.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Albany County region.

Language Spoken in 82072

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.5%
Spanish 5.1%
Other Indo-European languages 2.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.1%
Other languages 2.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 82072

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 82072, an estimated 17.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Albany County region.

Age of Housing in 82072

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 82072 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 82072, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 82072 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Albany County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 82072

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 9
Debt collection 9
Credit reporting or credit repair services 8
Mortgage 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 82072

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 8
Incorrect information on your report 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Communication tactics 2
Written notification about debt 2
Other 4
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 82072 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 82072 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes electricity rates in 82072 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 82072

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 82072 14.01¢/kWh 10.95¢/kWh 7.79¢/kWh
Wyoming 13.81¢/kWh 9.53¢/kWh 8.88¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 82072

Month ZIP Code 82072 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.39 3 6.31
Mar 5.51 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.87 5.13 7.3
May 5.82 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.54 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.48 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.54 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.37 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.3 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.53 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.52 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 82072. This visualizes solar power levels in 82072 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.