82201 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 82201 (Wheatland, Wyoming) pay a median of $1,661/year in property taxes on homes valued at $250,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 23% above the Wyoming state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 82201 is approximately $138, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Platte County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wyoming, 82201 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 82227 (0.67%) and 82701 (0.66%).

In Wheatland, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $65,900, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wyoming assesses primary residences at 9.5% of market value with no state income tax, meaning your property tax burden is significantly lower than most states even at full market assessment. The Wyoming Senior Homestead Exemption reduces taxable value for homeowners 65+ who have occupied their primary residence for 12 consecutive months — contact the Platte County Assessor to apply and provide proof of age and occupancy. File your exemption application with the Platte County Assessor before your first tax bill is due to lock in the reduced assessment.