82609 ZIP Code — Casper, WY
Natrona County, Wyoming
ZIP code 82609 is located in Casper, Wyoming, within Natrona County. It covers approximately 65.20 square miles and serves a population of 18,567 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.
About ZIP code 82609
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($67,434) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,567
population
65.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Casper | Acceptable |
| Casper | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
82615 Shirley Basin (1.9 mi)
82646 Natrona (2.3 mi)
82638 Hiland (2.5 mi)
82636 Evansville (6.9 mi)
82601 Casper (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,567 |
| Population density | 285 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 56 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8431 |
| Longitude | -106.2764 |
| 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 | 39.0% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 32.4% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 22.1% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
18,567
Population
285
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$67,434
Median household income
$49,488
Per capita income
$275,500
Median home value
$977
Median monthly rent
62.5%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
6,067
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
593
Under 5
674
483
5–9
549
573
10–14
651
657
15–19
745
629
20–24
714
1,132
25–34
1,284
994
35–44
1,128
1,166
45–54
1,324
466
55–59
528
526
60–64
597
904
65–74
1,026
424
75–84
482
149
85+
169
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,340 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 14,227 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,154 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
0.8%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,195 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 875 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 449 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 150 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.0% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 32.4% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 22.1% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.1% |
| Median income | $67,434 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
32.3%
$300k–$500k
26.8%
$500k–$1M
14.8%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,500 |
| Median rent / month | $977 |
| Owner occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter occupied | 37.5% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.6% |
| Electricity | 20.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,661 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 559 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,477 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,710 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,231 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,359 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 25.3% |
| Married | 53.2% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 16.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
23.2%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
15.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 243 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 166 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,787 | 39.2% |
| High school | 1,152 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,210 | 26.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Retail trade
12.0%
Professional & management
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Construction
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Public administration
4.4%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.0% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
21.2%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
38.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,160 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,300 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 169 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 105 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,244 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 18,069 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 9,020 | 48.6% |
| Foreign born | 175 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 323 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 200 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,307 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 2,014 | 10.8% |
| Polish | 1,017 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 713 | 3.8% |
| Dutch | 327 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 184 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 41 | 0.2% |
| German | 37 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82609
What city is ZIP code 82609 in?
ZIP code 82609 is primarily assigned to Casper, Wyoming.
What county is ZIP code 82609 in?
ZIP code 82609 falls within Natrona County, Wyoming.
What is the population of ZIP code 82609?
ZIP code 82609 has an estimated population of 18,567 residents, with a density of 285 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82609?
The median home value in ZIP code 82609 is $275,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 82609?
The median household income in ZIP code 82609 is $67,434, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 82609 in?
ZIP code 82609 observes the MST timezone.