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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 82520 has 12,887 residents and 5,057 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, slightly older than the state (38.7) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.0%, much lower than the state average of 84.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (17.8%, much higher than the state average of 2.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (2.4%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	12,887Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,385Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	11,383Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	8.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$75,000Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,057Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$318,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.98Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,315	13,661	13,778	13,840	13,941	14,012	13,830	13,545	13,444	13,250	13,329	13,248	13,385
Decennial Census	13,535	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12,887	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40.6

Male Median Age: 39.3

Female Median Age: 42

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	408	454	481	436	296	304	429	416	363	327	332	387	482	429	327	234	133	89
Female	358	414	492	464	255	327	387	421	359	337	372	443	510	479	379	235	156	172
Total	766	868	973	900	551	631	816	837	722	664	704	830	992	908	706	469	289	261

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,407	74.32%
Black:	59	0.47%
Hispanic:*	637	5.03%
Asian:	110	0.87%
American Indian:	2,297	18.15%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	148	1.17%
Total:	12,658	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,327	49.10%	39.3 years
Females:	6,560	50.90%	42.0 years
Total:	12,887	100%	40.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,064	97.60%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	109	0.81%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	132	0.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	80	1.58%
Total Population:	13,385	100%
Total Native Population:	13,173	98.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:	212	1.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $75,000, which is lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,854 (38.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,980. Family households earn a median of $94,452 versus $50,121 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,331). By gender, male median income is $61,627 and female is $47,850, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,777 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.4%, which is below the state rate (65.0%). The unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$54,146	$55,088	$56,554	$57,526	$57,756	$56,692	$57,981	$58,869	$61,020	$61,111	$68,440	$70,576	$75,000
Median Family Income	$61,185	$64,025	$64,739	$65,269	$68,529	$68,420	$70,047	$71,071	$78,295	$71,473	$84,626	$89,492	$94,452
Median NonFamily Income	$29,628	$25,871	$25,467	$26,827	$30,430	$31,120	$34,242	$39,288	$42,386	$46,967	$49,479	$51,508	$50,121
Median Male Income	$45,351	$47,599	$47,568	$50,216	$46,438	$46,800	$46,894	$49,449	$49,056	$51,504	$54,568	$59,571	$61,627
Median Female Income	$31,519	$31,200	$31,360	$32,945	$36,368	$37,044	$39,562	$39,968	$42,213	$42,163	$44,072	$47,628	$47,850

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,649	54.79%
Unemployed:	680	6.60%
Not In Labor Force:	3,981	38.61%
Total:	10,310	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,322	41.10%
Service:	1,306	23.12%
Sales and Office:	742	13.14%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	719	12.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	560	9.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,649	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $318,300, which is above the state median ($285,100), is up $125,300 (64.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83,800. The median gross rent is $882, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $256 (40.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.77% (55.61% with a mortgage, 44.39% free-and-clear) and renters 26.23% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.85%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$193,000	$205,100	$203,100	$207,800	$210,900	$214,200	$220,200	$220,900	$234,500	$240,200	$253,900	$288,000	$318,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	101	7.70%
$500 to $999:	686	52.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:	314	23.93%
$1,500 to $1,999:	69	5.26%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	11	0.84%
No Rent:	131	9.98%
Total:	1,312	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$626	$632	$644	$696	$736	$737	$803	$873	$873	$912	$920	$840	$882

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,052	41.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,638	32.75%
Renter Occupied:	1,312	26.23%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,002	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,002	86.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	804	13.85%
Total Housing Units:	5,806	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,628	79.71%
Multi-Family Units:	524	9.03%
Other Units:	654	11.26%
Total Housing Units:	5,806	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 35.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (29.90%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.48%). College enrollment is 18.94%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	24	0.26%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	397	4.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,683	29.41%
Some college, no degree:	1,845	20.22%
Associate's degree:	946	10.37%
Bachelor's degree:	1,762	19.31%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,466	16.07%
Total:	9,123	100%
High school or higher:	8,702	95.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,228	35.38%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	7,967	54.11%
Public Insurance:	4,246	28.84%
No Insurance:	2,511	17.05%
Total:	14,724	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,213	82.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	5.1%	6.4%	7.2%	9.1%	8.5%	8.3%	6.3%	6.3%	5.0%	6.0%	5.7%	7.1%	5.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	238	7.01%
Kindergarten:	129	3.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,680	49.48%
High school (grades 9-12):	705	20.77%
College or graduate school:	643	18.94%
Total:	3,395	100%
Early Childhood:	367	10.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,514	74.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lander, Wyoming
City Alias:	Atlantic City, Ethete, S Pass City, South Pass City, Sweetwater Station, Sweetwatr Sta
County:	Fremont County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	7:53:17 PM
Population:	12,887 [See All]
Area Code:	307
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.6557, -108.6313
Land Area:	1493.45 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/82520/zip-code-82520.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,590Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	463Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,090Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,558Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	210Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	420Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$37,732,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$162,901,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,751Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Riverton, WYSource: Census
CBSA Number:	40180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	39,472Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	1493.45 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.649 sq miSource: 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:	5644760Source: Census
Place Name:	Lander city; WyomingSource: Census

ZIP Code 82520 in Lander, WY

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 82520

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 82520

Sources & References