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Casper, WY — ZIP 82601

Population: 26,721 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 82601 (Casper, WY) is $290,863 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,126/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, avalanche, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,863

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,863
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+48.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$290,863
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$295,000
Median list price
$328,000
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
115
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,126/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Casper Classical Academy, Natrona County High School, Dean Morgan Middle School, Crest Hill Elementary, Lincoln Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
34.5°F
Annual precipitation
14.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
102

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,364
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,353

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BANNER WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,558
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,778
Average weekly wage
$1,137
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 82601State medianUS median
Median home value$290,863$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$295,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,126/mo$1,390/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,558$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 82601?
$290,863.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 82601?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 82601?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 82601?
Typical rent: $1,126/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 82601?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 82601 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 82601?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 82601?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 82601?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 82601?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 82601 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 82601?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 82601?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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