Casper, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82601
Natrona County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,400
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,642
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Casper pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82601 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82601 (Casper, WY) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 293.9 in 2023 to 312.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, with 27,400 residents across 1473.1 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82601 reports a modest median household income of $67,642 (20% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,279. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $249,100 (33% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $835; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82601.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 82601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casper, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
208 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
149 establishments
- Construction
Construction
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
134 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82601, Casper, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,400
Population
1473.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82601?
38.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,642
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$39,279
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82601 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Casper, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,642 35th percentile higher than 35% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,120housing units
13,120
Total Housing Units
11,374
Occupied Units
1,746
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$835
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82601 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 231 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 250 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 281 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 294 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 313 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,389 business establishments in ZIP 82601, employing approximately 13,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $823,625,000.
1,389
Businesses
13,329
Employees
$823.6M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 208 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 149 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 137 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 92 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 92 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 74 | 5.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 37 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.3% |
| Information | 23 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82601, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,400 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 82601 in?
ZIP code 82601 (Casper) is located in Natrona County, Wyoming. Natrona County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/natrona-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82601?
ZIP code 82601 in Casper, WY has a population of 27,400 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82601?
The median household income in ZIP 82601 is $67,642, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82601?
The median home value in ZIP 82601 is $249,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82601 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82601?
ZIP code 82601 has 1,389 business establishments employing approximately 13,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82601 are: Health care and social assistance (208), Professional, scientific, and technical services (149), Construction (137). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82601 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82601?
In ZIP code 82601, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 82601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82601 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82601?
In ZIP code 82601, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82601 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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