Casper, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82601 serves a portion of Casper, Wyoming, within Natrona County. This community is home to approximately 43,118 residents, with a median age of 29.1 years. The median household income of $51,036 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $234,765 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 52% owner-occupied and 48% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Casper is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 23% and an unemployment rate of 9.3%, 82601 reflects the economic character of Natrona County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,118 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,126 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $51,036 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $234,765 | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | ↑ 138% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.0% | ↑ 102% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 23% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.1 yrs | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,696 | — |