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 Moderate-density area
- $71,010
- Median income Near-median income area
- $293,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82609 (Casper, WY) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.4 in 2023 to 306.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82609 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, home to 15,730 residents across 151.5 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82609 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,010 (16% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,372. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $293,900 (20% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $1,126; owner occupancy is 65.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Natrona County, so 82609 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 82609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casper, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82609.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 42
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 82609, 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
15,730
Population
151.5
Area (sq mi)
104
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82609?
38.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
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?
$71,010
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$51,372
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82609 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)
$71,010 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
9,053housing units
9,053
Total Housing Units
8,527
Occupied Units
526
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 82609 vs 82636 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82636 | Evansville, WY | 3,981 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82609, 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 (15,730 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 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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