Casper, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82601

Natrona County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

27,400
19/sq mi: $67,642
Median income: $249,100
Median home value: 28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Casper pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

ZIP code 82601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1473.1 square miles in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. The area is home to 27,400 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82601 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82601 sits at $67,642 (20% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $39,279. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $249,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $835 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82601 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 82601

Health care and social assistance

208
Professional, scientific, and technical services

149
Construction

137
Retail trade

137
Other services (except public administration)

134

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82601, Casper, WY · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,400

Population

1473.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82601?

38.4

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%

African American 0.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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

$39,279

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82601 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,642 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,120

Total Housing Units

11,374

Occupied Units

1,746

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%

Renter 30.1%

$249,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

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.

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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.