ZIP Code 82609 is associated with the U.S. city Casper in Wyoming (Natrona County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 17,850. About 18.5% of residents in ZIP Code 82609 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 39.2 years. Approximately 31.6% of residents in this Wyoming region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $39,188. An estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $65,678.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 82609 is $65,678, while the region's mean household income is $88,262. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,188. The per capita income in ZIP Code 82609 of $39,188 is approximately 17.45% more than the per capita income in Wyoming overall of $33,366. An estimated 10.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately7.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 82609 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.4% of 82609 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 82609, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 7.8% of 82609 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 82609 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 82609 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 82609 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 82609 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 82609 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 82609, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 31.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.8% in this Natrona County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.1% |
| Associate's degree | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 82609 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 82609 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.8% of adults 18 and older in this Natrona County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 82609 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 77.9% of those 18 and above in 82609 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 82609 include sleeping less than 7 hours (33.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (31.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 77.9% |
| Current access to health insurance | 87.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| Current smoking | 16.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.5% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.1% |
In 82609, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 13.5 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 82609 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.6% of 82609 workers 16 years and over work in manufacturing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.2% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 82609, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Natrona County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 82609, an estimated 25.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Natrona County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 25.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 82609, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 82609 in the past 12 months. Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Natrona County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 9 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account | 3 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Opening an account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 82609 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.54% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 82609 | 10.15¢/kWh | 8.07¢/kWh | 5.84¢/kWh |
| Wyoming | 11.47¢/kWh | 9.67¢/kWh | 7.58¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 82609 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.99 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.14 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.73 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.55 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.5 | 1.78 | 5.46 |