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ZIP 82601

Part of Casper, WY
Pop. 26,721·Natrona County·11th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,190/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
-9.2%
vs US Median
-$775
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ZIP 82601 · $1,190
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,280/yr
At $1,190/mo median
Location
CityCasper
StateWY
CountyNatrona County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 13.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, -9.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82601 (Casper, WY) is majority owner-occupied, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,721
Median income
$67,642
Median age
38.4
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
23%
25.7%
13.2%
16.7%
Under 1821.4%
18–3423%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.2%
65+16.7%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Black0.5%
Hispanic11%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
28.3%
36.4%
28.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82601 in Casper, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,645 → $67,642
up 9.7%
Population
27,638 → 26,721
down 3.3%
Renter share
30.4% → 30.1%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 28.2%
+5.3 pts
Median age
36.5 → 38.4
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,645 to $67,642 across the same window, up 9.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,638 to 26,721 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.9% to 28.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 82601 covers Casper, WY. The median rent here is $1,190/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($67,642/yr), ZIP 82601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82601 (Casper, WY) is $1,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82601's median rent of $1,190/mo is $775 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 82601 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #11 out of 15 ZIPs at $1,190/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,190/mo in ZIP 82601. The local median household income is $67,642/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82601?

Rent in ZIP 82601 has increased 13.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,190/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($67,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 82601 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82601 compare to the rest of Casper?

ZIP 82601 is more affordable than Casper overall. At $1,190/mo, it's $173 below the Casper citywide median of $1,363/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,190/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 82601's median household income ($67,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82601 21%Benchmark 30%
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