Carpenter, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82054
Laramie County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 920
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,981
- Median income Below-median income area
- $567,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carpenter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82054 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82054 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carpenter, Laramie County, Wyoming, home to just 920 residents across 460.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82054 reports a modest median household income of $52,981 (37% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,817. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $567,300 (54% above the average Wyoming ZIP), while 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82054.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 82054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carpenter, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82054.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82054, Carpenter, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
920
Population
460.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82054?
30.6
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,981
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$24,817
Per Capita Income
34.1%
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82054 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Carpenter, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,981 9th percentile higher than 9% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
337housing units
337
Total Housing Units
337
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$567,300
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 82054, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $976,000.
14
Businesses
19
Employees
$976K
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 35.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 35.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82054, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 82054 in?
ZIP code 82054 (Carpenter) is located in Laramie County, Wyoming. Laramie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laramie-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82054?
ZIP code 82054 in Carpenter, WY has a population of 920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82054?
The median household income in ZIP 82054 is $52,981, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82054?
The median home value in ZIP 82054 is $567,300, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82054 is White at 90.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82054?
ZIP code 82054 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82054 are: Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82054?
In ZIP code 82054, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82054?
In ZIP code 82054, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82054 is 34.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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