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ZIP 82609

Part of Casper, WY
Pop. 18,714·Natrona County·6th most expensive ZIP in Wyoming
Median rent (all units)
$1,395/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$556
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ZIP 82609 · $1,395
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,110/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,740/yr
At $1,395/mo median
Location
CityCasper
StateWY
CountyNatrona County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 82609 (Casper, WY) is majority owner-occupied, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,714
Median income
$71,010
Median age
38.1
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
23.6%
21.9%
25.2%
17.7%
Under 1823.6%
18–3421.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.6%
65+17.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Black0.6%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
26.1%
38.2%
32.1%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 82609 in Casper, WY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,015 → $1,395
up 37.4%
Income
$63,181 → $71,010
up 12.4%
Population
18,207 → 18,714
up 2.8%
Renter share
38.4% → 34.4%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 32.1%
-0.7 pts
Median age
39.8 → 38.1
-1.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 82609 in Casper, WY stood at $1,015 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,395, reflecting a 37.4% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $71,010 today, compared with $63,181 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 18,207 residents to roughly 18,714. Renters now make up 34.4% of households, compared with 38.4% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 82609 covers Casper, WY. The median rent here is $1,395/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($71,010/yr), ZIP 82609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 82609?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 82609 (Casper, WY) is $1,395. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 82609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 82609's median rent of $1,395/mo is $556 (28%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 82609 compare to other ZIPs in Wyoming?

ZIP 82609 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wyoming, ranking #6 out of 16 ZIPs tracked at $1,395/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 82609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,395/mo in ZIP 82609. The local median household income is $71,010/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 82609?

Rent in ZIP 82609 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 82609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 82609 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,395/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($71,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 82609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 82609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 82609 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 82609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 82609 compare to the rest of Casper?

ZIP 82609 is more affordable than Casper overall. At $1,395/mo, it's $15 below the Casper citywide median of $1,410/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 82609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 82609 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,395/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 82609's median household income ($71,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 82609 24%Benchmark 30%
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