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Cheyenne, WY
City in Laramie County, Wyoming. ZIP codes: 82001.
Population
65,239
Land area
36.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,789
ZIP codes
1
Cheyenne and its ZIP codes
Cheyenne at a glance
- Cheyenne is about 298 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- No city in Wyoming has more people.
- The median household income is $78,839, 3% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,700 (8% above Wyoming) and median rent is $1,118 a month.
Local data for Cheyenne, WY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools40
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks30
- Post Offices3
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants206
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places34
Housing and community stats
Cheyenne, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,839
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$333,700
Median rent
$1,118/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,855), Irish Americans (8,482), Mexican Americans (8,096).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laramie County. PPP loans are for Cheyenne.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,374
49,124 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,012
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.18B
FY 2026, $11,787 per person
How people get to work
Cheyenne, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheyenne, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
5,031
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
217
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
16.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheyenne, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Cheyenne
1 in or overlapping Cheyenne. Population shown
Cities near Cheyenne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South GreeleyCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Fox Farm-CollegeCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3 |
| Warren AFBCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.7 |
| RanchettesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 48.8 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| CarpenterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| BurnsTown | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| Nunn, COTown | 28 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheyenne, WY in?
- Cheyenne is in Laramie County, Wyoming.
- What ZIP codes are in Cheyenne, WY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cheyenne include 82001.
- What is the population of Cheyenne, WY?
- About 65,239 people live in Cheyenne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheyenne?
- Nearby places include South Greeley (1.7 mi), Fox Farm-College (2 mi), Warren AFB (3.1 mi), Ranchettes (7.1 mi), Hillsdale (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023