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Casper, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82609

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

15,730
104/sq mi
$71,010
Median income
$293,900
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82609 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82609 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 151.5 square miles in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. The area is home to 15,730 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 82609 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82609 sits at $71,010 (16% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $51,372. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $293,900 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,126 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82609 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Natrona County, so you can benchmark 82609 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 82609

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82609.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 82609, Casper, WY · 2023 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

15,730

Population

151.5

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82609?

38.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$71,010

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$51,372

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82609 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,010 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,053

Total Housing Units

8,527

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$293,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,126

Median Rent

1983

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82609 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 222
2021 +7.2% 238
2022 +11.5% 266
2023 +5.2% 279
2024 +9.6% 306

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 611 business establishments in ZIP 82609, employing approximately 7,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,369,000.

611

Businesses

7,206

Employees

$329.4M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 107 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 80 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 51 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 42 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 6.7%
Construction 36 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.7%
Finance and insurance 30 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.4%
Wholesale trade 17 2.8%
Information 17 2.8%
Manufacturing 13 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Industries not classified 4 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 82609 in? ▼
ZIP code 82609 (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 82609? ▼
ZIP code 82609 in Casper, WY has a population of 15,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82609? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82609 is $71,010, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82609? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82609 is $293,900, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82609? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82609 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82609? ▼
ZIP code 82609 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 7,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82609? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82609 are: Retail trade (107), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Health care and social assistance (80). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82609? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82609 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 82609? ▼
In ZIP code 82609, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82609? ▼
In ZIP code 82609, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82609? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82609 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Casper, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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