2026 Rankings

Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Wyoming — 2026

Last updated: April 13, 2026

195 ZIP codes ranked by Purchase Risk #1: ZIP 82321 (Baggs, WY) - 64/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 195 ZIP codes with data in Wyoming, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Wyoming Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 195
Highest value 64/100
Median value 35/100
State Wyoming

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Purchase Risk Safety Score
1 82321 Baggs WY 64/100 30/100
2 82222 Lance Creek WY 63/100 13/100
3 82050 Albin WY 57/100 49/100
4 82301 Rawlins WY 55/100 62/100
5 82432 Manderson WY 54/100 49/100
6 82945 Superior WY 54/100 56/100
7 82322 Bairoil WY 53/100 65/100
8 82323 Dixon WY 53/100 50/100
9 82324 Elk Mountain WY 53/100 69/100
10 83101 Kemmerer WY 53/100 36/100
11 82082 Pine Bluffs WY 52/100 61/100
12 82001 Cheyenne WY 50/100 34/100
13 82501 Riverton WY 50/100 54/100
14 82934 Granger WY 49/100 59/100
15 82523 Pavillion WY 48/100 54/100
16 82932 Farson WY 48/100 65/100
17 83114 Cokeville WY 48/100 62/100
18 82331 Saratoga WY 47/100 65/100
19 82431 Lovell WY 47/100 57/100
20 83113 Big Piney WY 47/100 61/100
21 82410 Basin WY 46/100 69/100
22 82901 Rock Springs WY 46/100 64/100
23 82007 Cheyenne WY 45/100 39/100
24 82329 Medicine Bow WY 45/100 32/100
25 82433 Meeteetse WY 45/100 61/100
26 82712 Beulah WY 45/100 45/100
27 82801 Sheridan WY 45/100 43/100
28 82834 Buffalo WY 45/100 63/100
29 83122 Grover WY 45/100 60/100
30 82227 Manville WY 44/100 64/100
31 82644 Mills WY 44/100 67/100
32 82426 Greybull WY 43/100 66/100
33 82428 Hyattville WY 43/100 66/100
34 82441 Shell WY 43/100 70/100
35 82635 Edgerton WY 43/100 66/100
36 83127 Thayne WY 43/100 67/100
37 82009 Cheyenne WY 42/100 34/100
38 82443 Thermopolis WY 42/100 66/100
39 83014 Wilson WY 42/100 69/100
40 82201 Wheatland WY 41/100 78/100
41 82240 Torrington WY 41/100 56/100
42 82423 Frannie WY 41/100 64/100
43 82637 Glenrock WY 41/100 69/100
44 83012 Moose WY 41/100 64/100
45 82083 Rock River WY 40/100 64/100
46 82411 Burlington WY 40/100 64/100
47 82430 Kirby WY 40/100 66/100
48 82512 Crowheart WY 40/100 40/100
49 82520 Lander WY 40/100 69/100
50 82836 Dayton WY 40/100 60/100
51 83110 Afton WY 40/100 66/100
52 83112 Bedford WY 40/100 64/100
53 83120 Freedom WY 40/100 69/100
54 82221 Lagrange WY 39/100 40/100
55 82225 Lusk WY 39/100 69/100
56 82442 Ten Sleep WY 39/100 68/100
57 82515 Hudson WY 39/100 70/100
58 82643 Midwest WY 39/100 66/100
59 82723 Osage WY 39/100 82/100
60 83111 Auburn WY 39/100 61/100
61 83123 La Barge WY 39/100 60/100
62 82210 Chugwater WY 38/100 72/100
63 82212 Fort Laramie WY 38/100 66/100
64 82213 Glendo WY 38/100 79/100
65 82325 Encampment WY 38/100 66/100
66 82420 Cowley WY 38/100 63/100
67 82513 Dubois WY 38/100 66/100
68 82731 Weston WY 38/100 40/100
69 82939 Mountain View WY 38/100 69/100
70 82051 Bosler WY 37/100 40/100
71 82055 Centennial WY 37/100 65/100
72 82244 Yoder WY 37/100 70/100
73 82401 Worland WY 37/100 69/100
74 82054 Carpenter WY 36/100 65/100
75 82223 Lingle WY 36/100 69/100
76 82334 Sinclair WY 36/100 65/100
77 82434 Otto WY 36/100 40/100
78 82930 Evanston WY 36/100 69/100
79 82243 Veteran WY 35/100 40/100
80 82601 Casper WY 35/100 62/100
81 82649 Shoshoni WY 35/100 64/100
82 82710 Aladdin WY 35/100 40/100
83 82721 Moorcroft WY 35/100 61/100
84 82845 Wyarno WY 35/100 40/100

Methodology

The Home Purchase Risk Score combines area indicators that may lead to added costs for homebuyers: water system violation records, lead service line indicators, county radon potential, flood zones and housing age. An indicator does not mean a home needs filtration, mitigation, insurance or upgrades; a home test or inspection decides that. These are factors that standard home inspections may not fully capture.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-04-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Home Purchase Risk Score?

This score (0-100) estimates the hidden environmental costs a homebuyer may face: water filtration needs, lead pipe replacement, radon mitigation, flood insurance, and infrastructure upgrades. Higher scores mean more potential unexpected expenses after purchase.

What should homebuyers do in high-risk ZIP codes?

Request a water quality test, check for lead service lines with the utility, test for radon before closing, verify FEMA flood zone designation, and factor in potential remediation costs ($5,000-$30,000+) to your budget.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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