82054 ZIP Code — Carpenter, WY

Laramie County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82054 is located in Carpenter, Wyoming, within Laramie County. It covers approximately 184.89 square miles and serves a population of 955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82054

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 82054 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

955

population

184.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carpenter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82053 Burns (11.4 mi) 82082 Pine Bluffs (15.3 mi) 80729 Grover (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	955
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	184.89 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.0802
Longitude	-104.3443
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	34.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	34.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	25.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

955

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$21,704

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

17.3%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	34.2%
18 and over	628	65.8%
65 and over	172	18.0%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	900	92.8%
Two or more races	35	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	34.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	34.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	25.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 45.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 39.5%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.3%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	39.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	51.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.5%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	57.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	20	6.5%
Households with children under 18	164	53.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	39.2%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	17.8%
Married	68.6%	75.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	13.7%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	10.5%
Elementary school	132	53.4%
High school	66	26.7%
College / grad school	23	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Transportation & utilities 17.7%

Construction 6.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Professional & management 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	33.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 52.9%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 23.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	29.7%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	845	88.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	955	100.0%
Born in same state	955	100.0%
Born in different state	374	39.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	147	15.4%
English	90	9.4%
French	65	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	4.9%
German	15	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82054

What city is ZIP code 82054 in?

ZIP code 82054 is primarily assigned to Carpenter, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82054 in?

ZIP code 82054 falls within Laramie County, Wyoming.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82054?

34% of residents in ZIP code 82054 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 82054 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 82054 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 82054 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 82054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 82054?

ZIP code 82054 has an estimated population of 955 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82054 in?

ZIP code 82054 observes the MST timezone.