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Sheridan, WY — ZIP 82801

Population: 26,310 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 82801 (Sheridan, WY) is $432,595 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $342,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,400/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, avalanche, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$432,595

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$432,595
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$433,847
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$342,000
Median list price
$370,000
Median price per sqft
$283
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
271
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,400/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Sheridan County School District #2, Northeast Wyoming BOCES, Wyoming Department of Family Services
Schools include
The Wright Place, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Woodland Park Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.9 in
Annual snowfall
39.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
79
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,798
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,676

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHERIDAN VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+216 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,163
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,518
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
192

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 82801State medianUS median
Median home value$432,595$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$342,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,400/mo$1,390/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,163$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 82801?
$432,595.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 82801?
$342,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 82801?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 82801?
Typical rent: $1,400/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 82801?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 82801 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 82801?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 82801?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 82801?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 82801?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 82801 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 82801?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 82801?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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