ZIP Code 82071 in Laramie, WY

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Laramie, Wyoming
Names to Avoid:
University, University Of Wyoming
County:Albany County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:9:30:33 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:307
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.3131, -105.5814
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82071 - Laramie, WY

ZIP Code 82071, Laramie

Small Town No Census Data
LocationAlbany County, WY
Area0.1 sq mi
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
Also Known AsUniversity, University Of Wyoming
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP was classified as PO Box only but has no PO boxes at all, only highway contract delivery routes
  • Zero residential population and zero households indicate this is purely a business or institutional zone
  • The aliases 'University' and 'University of Wyoming' are recognized but not valid for mailing
  • Only 4 delivery records exist across 3 streets, making this one of Wyoming's smallest ZIPs by service area
  • A standard Laramie ZIP (82070) exists as the primary postal designation for the city and university

Overview

ZIP code 82071 serves a tiny 0.12-square-mile area in Laramie, Wyoming. Despite having "University" and "University of Wyoming" as recognized aliases, these names aren't valid for mailing. The main University of Wyoming campus uses different ZIP codes for mail delivery.

Postal Services

This ZIP has zero residential population and no PO boxes. It exists solely for a handful of business addresses served by a single highway contract route (H route). Only 4 ZIP+4 records exist across 3 streets: E University Ave, N 15th St, and Hancori. One named building appears in postal records: University of Wyoming.

Local Character

With 4 business establishments employing 54 people, this appears to be a small commercial or institutional zone adjacent to the university area. The standard Laramie ZIP (82070) handles most city mail, including university correspondence. This ZIP represents a specialized postal designation rather than a functioning community.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure

Only 3 streets with 4 total delivery points, suggesting a limited special-purpose zone.

Nearby Areas

Granite Springs Mountain Meadows

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 82071 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 77 people with an annual payroll of $1,913,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,867Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$569,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,913,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:77Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 82071 is located in Albany County, Wyoming, within the Laramie, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29660). This Micro area has a population of 37,713 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 82071. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Laramie, WYSource: Census
CBSA Number:29660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:37,713Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5645050Source: Census
Place Name:Laramie city; WyomingSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


82072 | | 82070

Schools in ZIP Code 82071


ZIP Code 82071 is in the Albany County School District 1, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Uw Laboratory School Dept 3374
Laramie, WY 82071
District: Albany County School District 1
Montessori School Of Cheyenne 5926 Townsend Pl
Cheyenne, WY 82009
District: Private SchoolNearby
Laura E Mason Christian Academy 723 Storey Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary S School 2200 Oneil Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 82071


University Of Wyoming Corner Of Ninth And Ivinson
Laramie, WY 82071
Type: Post Secondary
Wyotech 1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070-9519
Type: Post Secondary
Cheeks Beauty Academy 207 W 18 St
Cheyenne, WY 82001-4413
Type: Post Secondary
Laramie County Community College 1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007-3299
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado State University-Fort Collins 102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100
Type: Post Secondary
Tuana European Beauty Academy 826 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov