🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

82609

Casper

ZIP Code 82609 is a standard zip code serving Casper, Casper, Wyoming (WY), in Natrona County, United States. It has an estimated population of 15,730 with a median household income of $60,912. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Wyoming (WY)
County: Natrona
City: Casper
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.840600
Longitude: -106.280600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 58.53 mi²
Water Area: 0.08 mi²
Population Density: 269.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.868516°N, 42.744450°S, -106.072667°E, -106.308179°W

With 15,730 residents spread across 58.53 square miles, this area has a population density of 269.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

15,730

Population

75th percentile

$60,912

Median Income

75th percentile

$202,800

Median Home Value

75th percentile

58.53 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 82609 is $60,912, and the median home value is $202,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

7,072

Total Units

6,608

Occupied Units

93.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Casper, WY.

82601

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82602

Casper

82604

Casper

82605

Casper

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