82601 ZIP Code — Casper, WY
Natrona County, Wyoming
ZIP code 82601 is located in Casper, Wyoming, within Natrona County. It covers approximately 478.77 square miles and serves a population of 26,973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.
About ZIP code 82601
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $66,263.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
26,973
population
478.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Casper | Acceptable |
| Casper | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
82638 Hiland (14.4 mi)
82646 Natrona (14.8 mi)
82615 Shirley Basin (15.7 mi)
82636 Evansville (16.4 mi)
82609 Casper (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,973 |
| Population density | 56 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 56 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 478.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0662 |
| Longitude | -106.3940 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 307 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 32.4% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 22.1% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
26,973
Population
56
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$66,263
Median household income
$37,633
Per capita income
$240,700
Median home value
$865
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
9,551
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
844
Under 5
779
787
5–9
727
898
10–14
830
1,029
15–19
951
904
20–24
835
2,090
25–34
1,930
2,076
35–44
1,916
1,372
45–54
1,267
991
55–59
916
872
60–64
806
1,401
65–74
1,294
525
75–84
484
233
85+
216
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,941 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 21,032 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,153 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,175 | 85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,467 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,382 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 600 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 540 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 32.4% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 22.1% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $66,263 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
24.7%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,700 |
| Median rent / month | $865 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.2% |
| Electricity | 22.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,680 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 957 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,761 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,694 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,107 | 28.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,122 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 28.4% |
| Married | 43.1% | 47.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 304 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 256 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,672 | 41.5% |
| High school | 1,305 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,905 | 29.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.6%
Construction
10.1%
Retail trade
9.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Professional & management
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.4%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
8.2%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
9.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,995 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 45.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,350 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 175 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 166 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,416 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 26,279 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,745 | 51.0% |
| Foreign born | 137 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 557 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 309 | 55.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,976 | 14.7% |
| French | 3,145 | 11.7% |
| Polish | 1,060 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 1,057 | 3.9% |
| English | 309 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 218 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 192 | 0.7% |
| German | 149 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82601
What city is ZIP code 82601 in?
ZIP code 82601 is primarily assigned to Casper, Wyoming.
What county is ZIP code 82601 in?
ZIP code 82601 falls within Natrona County, Wyoming.
Does ZIP code 82601 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 82601 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 82601?
ZIP code 82601 has an estimated population of 26,973 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 82601?
The median household income in ZIP code 82601 is $66,263, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82601?
The median home value in ZIP code 82601 is $240,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 82601 in?
ZIP code 82601 observes the MST timezone.