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U.S. ZIP Code · WY82609

Natrona County · Casper, WY

Typical home value

$350,953[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+3.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.5%
vs metro
+10.8%
vs state
+1.6%
ZIP 82609 location in WY
Location of ZIP 82609 in WY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 82609 is worth $350,953 — 10.8% above the Casper, WY median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,317 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,317[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,125[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Natrona County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
18,714[3]
Median household income
$71,010[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Natrona County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+63[5]
Moved in
1,964
Moved out
1,901

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Kelly Walsh High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Natrona County School District #1

    2,073 students

  • Centennial Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Natrona County School District #1

    767 students

  • Summit Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Natrona County School District #1

    436 students

  • Verda James Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Natrona County School District #1

    435 students

  • Manor Heights Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Natrona County School District #1

    316 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$15,808

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,775
Loan principal$280,763
Down payment$70,191
Total interest paid$358,097

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.70
Monthly cost to own$2,245
Monthly rent$1,317

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 82609?
The typical home in 82609 is worth $350,953, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 82609?
Home values in 82609 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 82609?
A typical home in 82609 rents for about $1,317 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 82609?
The effective property tax rate in 82609 is 0.6% — roughly $2,125 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 82609?
ZIP code 82609 has a population of 18,714 and a median household income of $71,010.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Casper, WY

    Typical home
    $319,614
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Evansville, WY

    Typical home
    $316,670
    Gross yield
  • Casper Mountain CDP, WY

    Typical home
    $285,400
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Midwest, WY

    Typical home
    $58,665
    Gross yield

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