<p>A receptacle hanger includes a planar body with a generally L-shaped rails extending upwardly and outwardly from a top edge thereof. Triangular reinforcing gussets extend between the front surface of the body and bottom arms of the rails. The body is attached to a vertical surface with the rails extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom. A receptacle with a flange or lip extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom is suspended from the hanger by placing the flange over the rails.</p>