The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 82224 sells for about $245,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 82224 — Lost Springs
The housing market in 82224 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Note that specific monthly market metrics for this ZIP are derived from local MLS-aggregated data as no national portal provides a comprehensive monthly report for this specific ZCTA.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
9% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.5% — 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 4.5%/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 5.0%/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 82224, Platte County WY
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends in Platte County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Platte County School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including high winds and occasional severe thunderstorms; wildfire risk is moderate.
Economic momentum is tied to regional agriculture and local government services, with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Platte County Assessor based on fair market value, with mill levies determined by local school and county districts.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby towns for employment.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including fishing and hunting, with local parks providing basic community amenities.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and stable pricing.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, energy-related services, and public sector employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with access via state highways.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline.
The Platte County Assessor performs annual valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Platte County school and hospital district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 82224 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.
Provides extensive outdoor recreation including boating and camping.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.