82609 ZIP Code
Casper, Wyoming
January 1, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 82609 |
| City/Town: | Casper |
| County: | Natrona |
| State: | Wyoming |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,567 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,434 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,663 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,222 |
| Median Home Value: | $275,500 |
| Land Area: | 65.2 sq miles
168.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7716, -106.1861 |
Population Information (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,567 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,694 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,873 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,267 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,032 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,224 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,402 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,343 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,416 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,122 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,490 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 994 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,123 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,930 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 906 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 318 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $275,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $977 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,222 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,407 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 815 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,252 | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,155 | 37.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,299 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 126 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 321 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,856 | 23.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,290 | 26.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,615 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,201 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,890 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (82609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,434 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,324 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,523 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,663 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,315 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,862 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 384 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,439 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,882 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,469 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 487 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,195 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 137 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 122 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 150 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 875 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 449 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,541 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,048 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 454 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (82609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 304 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 287 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 680 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 691 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 855 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,753 | 20.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 873 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,417 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 615 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 932 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (82609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,176 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 535 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 61 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 967 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (82609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 518 | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 544 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 496 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 380 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,184 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 587 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 178 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 696 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 903 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,761 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 763 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 421 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 431 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,924 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,888 | 74.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,907 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,464 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (82609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,616 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,473 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,953 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 474 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 140 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 560 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (82609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,431 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 334 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 289 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 701 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 743 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,350 | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 364 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (82609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,810 | 19.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 916 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 672 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,162 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,448 | 26.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 774 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,263 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 137 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 40 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (82609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 137 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 804 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,736 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,475 | 26.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,013 | 21.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,057 | 11.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (82609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,524 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,715 | 20.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (82609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 434 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,703 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,054 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,216 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (82609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 329 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 121 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 142 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 677 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,698 | 32.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,406 | 26.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 775 | 14.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 104 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (82609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,637 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $499 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $977 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,407 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,661 | 43.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,391 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,477 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,710 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,231 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,359 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (82609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,031 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,338 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,739 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 265 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 669 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,025 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (82609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,558 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 243 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,787 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,152 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,210 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,158 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,160 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,388 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,759 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 182 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,599 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 978 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (82609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,375 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,946 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,415 | 48.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,452 | 49.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,170 | 39.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (82609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,244 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 175 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 323 | 184.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 323 | 184.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 323 | 184.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 124 | 70.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 36 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 19.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (82609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,300 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,424 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 876 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 380 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 349 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 132 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (82609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,407 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,028 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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