Casper, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82604

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

25,882
5/sq mi: $79,118
Median income: $288,900
Median home value: 27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 82604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4793.0 square miles in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. The area is home to 25,882 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 82604 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82604 sits at $79,118 (6% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $39,524. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $288,900 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,160 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Natrona County, so you can benchmark 82604 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 82604

Construction

109
Professional, scientific, and technical services

77
Retail trade

74
Wholesale trade

57
Other services (except public administration)

53

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 82604, 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

25,882

Population

4793.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82604?

38.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%

African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$39,524

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82604 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,118 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,521

Total Housing Units

11,015

Occupied Units

506

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%

Renter 16.7%

$288,900

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

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

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Natrona County Casper, WY Wyoming

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.