The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 82054 sells for about $435,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 82054
The housing market in 82054 is characterized by low inventory and slow, steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural lifestyle properties, though the limited supply and distance from major employment centers keep transaction volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for families or individuals seeking rural living, privacy, and space, who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 82054, Laramie County WY
Crime rates in the Carpenter area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare due to the rural, low-density nature of the community.
Schools serving the area are part of Laramie County School District 2, which generally maintains a stable, community-focused educational environment with smaller class sizes typical of rural Wyoming.
The area faces moderate risks related to high winds and winter weather, with wildfire risk being a consideration for open prairie landscapes; flood risk is generally low.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by agricultural operations and proximity to Cheyenne, with limited new large-scale commercial development occurring within the ZIP boundaries.
Property taxes are assessed by Laramie County based on fair market value, with no state-level personal income tax in Wyoming; special districts include local school and fire protection levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 25-35 minutes to reach employment centers in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, including open space and local community parks, with major shopping and dining amenities located in nearby Cheyenne.
The rental market is thin with low turnover and limited multi-family inventory, making it difficult for investors to find high-density yield opportunities.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and ranching, with many residents commuting to Cheyenne for government, healthcare, and retail sector employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with access to I-80 and local state highways serving as the primary transit corridors.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
Laramie County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine taxable values annually.
Parcels are subject to Laramie County School District 2 taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).