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Zip Codes in Wyoming Where Section 8 Pays More Than Market Rent
No Wyoming ZIP code currently shows a voucher rent basis above typical asking rent. The closest-to-parity ZIPs are ranked below. Market rents as of June 2026.
Closest to parity in Wyoming
These ZIPs sit just below the line. A payment standard above 100 percent of FMR, a utility allowance in your favor, or October's FMR update can push them into premium territory.
| # | ZIP | Location | Voucher rent (2BR) | Voucher rent (3BR) | Typical market rent | Premium | Basis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82240 | TorringtonGoshen County | $963 | $1,293 | $1,000 | -4% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 2 | 82901 | Rock SpringsSweetwater County | $996 | $1,263 | $1,061 | -6% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 3 | 82301 | RawlinsCarbon County | $980 | $1,293 | $1,077 | -9% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 4 | 82601 | CasperNatrona County | $1,082 | $1,505 | $1,190 | -9% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 5 | 82716 | GilletteCampbell County | $1,019 | $1,344 | $1,166 | -13% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 6 | 82001 | Granite CanonLaramie County | $1,174 | $1,633 | $1,395 | -16% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 7 | 82007 | CheyenneLaramie County | $1,174 | $1,633 | $1,522 | -23% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 8 | 82604 | CasperNatrona County | $1,082 | $1,505 | $1,406 | -23% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 9 | 82070 | LaramieAlbany County | $963 | $1,339 | $1,258 | -23% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
| 10 | 82072 | LaramieAlbany County | $963 | $1,339 | $1,261 | -24% | County FMR | Analyze deal |
How these numbers are calculated
- Voucher rent is the HUD FY2026 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) where it applies, otherwise the county or metro Fair Market Rent. This is the basis housing authorities use to set payment standards, typically 90 to 110 percent of it, and it is a gross rent that includes a utility allowance.
- Typical market rent is the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for the ZIP code as of June 2026, a smoothed measure of asking rents across all home types and sizes. Rent data provided by Zillow Research.
- Premium compares the 2-bedroom voucher rent against that blended market figure, which is the conservative comparison. Premiums for 3 and 4 bedroom homes are often larger.
- The premium is a screening signal, not a guarantee. Housing authorities run a rent reasonableness review against unassisted comparables before approving any contract rent, and the payment standard is a ceiling, not an entitlement. Always verify with the local housing authority.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents and Zillow Research (ZORI). FMRs effective October 1 each year; ZORI updates monthly.
Frequently asked questions
- How many ZIP codes in Wyoming pay above market rent?
- None right now. Of the 17 Wyoming ZIP codes with both HUD and market rent data, none currently show a voucher rent basis above typical asking rent. The closest-to-parity ZIPs are listed above and can flip when HUD updates Fair Market Rents each October.
- Can I actually charge the full amount shown here?
- Not automatically. The housing authority sets a payment standard between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR or SAFMR, and every lease passes a rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units. Treat the premium as a screening signal for where to look, then verify with the local housing authority.
More Wyoming resources
Run the full numbers on a voucher deal
The Section 8 Investment Analyzer compares a voucher tenancy against a market tenancy side by side, with vacancy, lease-up lag, and inspection costs factored in. Free to use.
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