The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 82639 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 82639 — Kaycee
The housing market in 82639 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Activity is driven by local demand and limited turnover, typical of a small rural community.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, agricultural opportunities, or proximity to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 9.8% — 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 5.8%/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 5.9%/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 82639, Johnson County WY
Crime rates in Kaycee are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Johnson County and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by Johnson County School District 1, which maintains small class sizes and a focus on community-integrated education.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Wyoming high plains, with standard insurance requirements for rural properties.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture, energy extraction, and tourism, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Johnson County based on fair market value, with no state-level personal income tax in Wyoming.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to Buffalo or Casper for major employment and services.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and proximity to the Bighorn National Forest.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low vacancy pressure and a high proportion of long-term residential occupancy.
The local economy is anchored by ranching, energy production, and small-scale service businesses supporting the local population.
Transportation is heavily reliant on I-25 and local highway corridors for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this ZIP.
The Johnson County Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on agricultural land use and residential market adjustments.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district and local fire protection district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and wildfire exposure risks.
Wyoming continues to see modest net domestic migration, often attracting those seeking lower density and tax advantages.
Wyoming is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under specific deed-of-trust provisions.
Sellers are required to provide a real estate disclosure form covering known material defects of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 82639 profile.
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.
- Chris LeDoux Park4.97.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park serving as a central gathering space.
Highlights the local history of the Powder River Country.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.