Casper, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82604
Natrona County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,882
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $79,118
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Casper pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82604 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 82604 (Casper, WY) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.8 in 2023 to 309.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, with 25,882 residents across 4793.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82604 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,118 (6% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,524. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $288,900 (22% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $1,160; owner occupancy is 83.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Natrona County, so 82604 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 82604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casper, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82604.
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 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 82604, 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
25,882
Population
4793.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82604?
38.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$79,118
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,524
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82604 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)
$79,118 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
11,521housing units
11,521
Total Housing Units
11,015
Occupied Units
506
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,900
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,160
Median Rent
1977
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82604 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 228 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 242 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 275 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 296 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 309 |
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 689 business establishments in ZIP 82604, employing approximately 6,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,012,000.
689
Businesses
6,894
Employees
$418.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 109 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 5.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 36 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 82604 vs 82646 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82646 | Natrona, WY | 20 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82604, 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 (25,882 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 82604 in?
ZIP code 82604 (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 82604?
ZIP code 82604 in Casper, WY has a population of 25,882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82604?
The median household income in ZIP 82604 is $79,118, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82604?
The median home value in ZIP 82604 is $288,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82604?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82604 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82604?
ZIP code 82604 has 689 business establishments employing approximately 6,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82604?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82604 are: Construction (109), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77), Retail trade (74). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82604?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82604 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 82604?
In ZIP code 82604, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 82604?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82604 is 19.9 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 82604?
In ZIP code 82604, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82604?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82604 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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