City

Casper, WY

5 ZIP codes  ·  Natrona County  ·  Wyoming

👥73,288Population
💰$71,828Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$263,580Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic8.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma365 (0.8%)
HS Graduate11,633 (24.6%)
Some College7,277 (15.4%)
Associates8,024 (16.9%)
Bachelors6,328 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree13,756 (29%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College15.4%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,828 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$263,579 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units33,740
Vacant Units3,194

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Casper, WY

Casper is a city in Wyoming, located in Natrona County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 73,288 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Casper is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,827 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Casper is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,579, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $991 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Casper is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.45%).

Casper, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Casper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82601 26,945 $68,526 $244,200 $856 3.1% 41.5% 71.7%
82604 27,584 $75,683 $270,800 $1,090 3.7% 40.8% 83.5%
82609 18,759 $70,902 $280,800 $1,043 4.3% 46.0% 63.6%