City

Carpenter, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Laramie County  ·  Wyoming

👥871Population
💰$44,861Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$555,000Median Home Value▲ 99% above avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊21.1%Unemployment▲ 331% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Other: 8.4%Race
White89.6%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
15%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty33.1% ▲ 231% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment21.1% ▲ 331% above avg
HS Graduate102 (21.9%)
Some College119 (25.5%)
Associates96 (20.6%)
Bachelors88 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree61 (13.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 25.5%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
HS Grad21.9%
Some College25.5%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,861 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$555,000 ▲ 99% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
81%
About Carpenter, WY

Carpenter is a city in Wyoming, located in Laramie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 871 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Carpenter is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,861 is below the national average. Approximately 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Carpenter is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $555,000, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carpenter is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.55%).

Carpenter, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Carpenter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82054 871 $44,861 $555,000 21.1% 32.0% 91.7%