82609 ZIP Code, Casper, WY
82609 is a ZIP code in Casper, Wyoming in Natrona County. It covers 65 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 82636, 82644 and 82637. 18,714 people live here in 8,527 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wyoming ZIP codes. With about 287 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $71,010, close to the Wyoming median of $76,176.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Casper, WY
- County: Natrona County
- Land area: 65 sq mi
- Population: 18,714
- Median household income: $71,010
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,714 |
| Households | 8,527 |
| Median household income | $71,010 |
| Income per person | $51,372 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Homeowners | 65.6% |
| Median home value | $293,900 |
| Median rent | $1,126 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 24.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 11.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.3% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 32.1% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.0% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 13.9% |
| 20+ units | 13.4% |
| Mobile / other | 4.7% |
Businesses in 82609
611 business establishments with 7,206 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 107
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 83
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 80
- Accommodation and Food Services: 51
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 42
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 41
- Construction: 36
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 82636 — Evansville town, WY (4.2 mi)
- 82644 — Mills town, WY (10.7 mi)
- 82637 — Glenrock town, WY (16.7 mi)
- 82601 — Casper Mountain CDP, WY (22.1 mi)
Areas that include 82609
- Casper, WY ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Natrona County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Wyoming ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Natrona County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Natrona County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Natrona County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Natrona County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Natrona County
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in Natrona County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median age in Natrona County
- No. 2 of 5: fastest population growth in Natrona County
Mail every home in 82609
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 82609, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 82609 in?
- 82609 is a Casper, WY mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Casper; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 82609 in?
- 82609 is in Natrona County.
- What is the population of 82609?
- About 18,714 people (±1,117), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,845.
- What is the median household income in 82609?
- $71,010 (±$6,070), compared with $76,176 for Wyoming as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 82609?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 82609 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 82609?
- The closest, measured center to center: 82636 (4.2 mi, Evansville), 82644 (10.7 mi, Mills), 82637 (16.7 mi, Glenrock) and 82601 (22.1 mi, Casper Mountain).
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