The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 82833 sells for about $520,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 82833 — Big Horn
The housing market in 82833 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's limited supply and high desirability. Note that some specific market metrics like active inventory and price cut percentages are based on limited sample sizes due to the small population.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with strong community ties and proximity to outdoor recreation, rather than urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — 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 5.9%/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 82833, Sheridan County WY
Crime rates in Big Horn are consistently low, reflecting the rural character of Sheridan County and remaining well below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of Sheridan County School District 1, which is generally regarded for its small class sizes and strong community support.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, with standard insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and proximity to Sheridan, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Wyoming has no state personal or corporate income tax; property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value with a residential assessment rate of 9.5%.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to Sheridan for employment, shopping, and services.
The area offers immediate access to the Bighorn National Forest for hiking, fishing, and snow sports, with local parks and community facilities in Big Horn.
The rental market is very limited with low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, often driven by seasonal workers and local employees.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and tourism, with significant employment support from the nearby city of Sheridan.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle; there is no public transit infrastructure in this rural ZIP code.
Development is strictly managed to preserve the rural character of the Big Horn valley, with no major high-density projects currently approved.
The Sheridan County Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated annually based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Sheridan County School District 1 taxes and various local fire and conservation district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the distance to fire protection services.
Wyoming has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, primarily from neighboring Western states.
Wyoming is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under specific statutory requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects to the buyer.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 82833 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.
Extensive public lands for hiking, camping, and winter sports.
A regional hub for polo and equestrian events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.