ZIP Code 82605 in Casper, WY

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Casper, Wyoming
County:Natrona County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:07:07 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:307
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.8508, -106.3216
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82605 Casper, WY - Downtown PO Box Services

ZIP Code 82605, Casper

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationNatrona County, WY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points864 (316 businesses)
PO Boxes548
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 82601
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is classified as PO Box only and exists as a point location within Casper's main ZIP code 82601.
  • The post office maintains 548 PO Boxes, with 316 business delivery points accounting for over half of all addresses.
  • 37 business establishments with 245 employees use this ZIP code for their mailing address.
  • Street-style addressing is available through PO Box Street Addressing at N Forest Drive, but this isn't traditional street delivery.
  • Casper residents have multiple ZIP code options. This one serves those preferring downtown PO Box access.

A Point Location Within Casper

ZIP code 82605 is a PO Box-only ZIP serving Casper, Wyoming's downtown area. It operates as a point location within the larger 82601 ZIP code and doesn't have its own geographic territory. The post office maintains 548 PO Boxes, serving businesses and residents who prefer a central downtown mailing address.

Business-Focused Mail Hub

Casper is Wyoming's second-largest city, and 82605 provides an alternative to the city's standard delivery ZIPs. With 316 business delivery points and 37 registered establishments employing 245 workers, this ZIP caters heavily to commercial customers. The high ratio of businesses to residential boxes suggests it functions primarily as a business mail hub.

Limited Street Addressing

Street-style addressing within this ZIP is limited to two locations: N Forest Drive (98 records with unit designations) and N Jul Lane. These records use PO Box Street Addressing, which allows customers to receive packages at the post office using a street-style format. This isn't street delivery. It's PO Boxes with an alternative address option.

How Casper's ZIP Codes Work

For most Casper residents, mail arrives through the city's standard delivery ZIPs (82601, 82604, and others). ZIP 82605 exists for those who want the convenience and privacy of a PO Box at the downtown post office location.

Street Name Patterns

Limited Addressing Pbsa Format

Only two street names exist, both using PO Box Street Addressing format rather than actual street delivery.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 82605 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 39 business establishments, employing about 272 people with an annual payroll of $22,743,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,541Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:39Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,701,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$22,743,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:272Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 82605 is located in Natrona County, Wyoming, within the Casper, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16220). This Metro area has a population of 75,450 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 82605. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Casper, WYSource: Census
CBSA Number:16220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:75,450Source: Census
MSA:Casper, WY MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5613150Source: Census
Place Name:Casper city; WyomingSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


82609 | | 82604

Schools in ZIP Code 82605


We could not locate which school district 82605 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Park Elementary 140 West 9th Street
Casper, WY 82601
District: Natrona County School District 1Nearby
Natrona County High School 930 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
District: Natrona County School District 1Nearby
Lincoln Elementary School 945 North Jane Street
Casper, WY 82601
District: Natrona County School District 1Nearby
Dean Morgan Middle School 1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
District: Natrona County School District 1Nearby
Casper Classical Academy 900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
District: Natrona County School District 1Nearby
Montessori School Of Casper 417 S Elm
Casper, WY 82601
District: Private SchoolNearby
Excel Academy Private School 500 S Jefferson St
Casper, WY 82601
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School 1145 W 20th St
Casper, WY 82604
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 82605


Casper College 125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601-4699
Type: Post Secondary
Central Wyoming College 2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
Type: Post Secondary
Wyotech 1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070-9519
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Wyoming Corner Of Ninth And Ivinson
Laramie, WY 82071
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Wyoming College 3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240-1699
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Wyoming Community College District 1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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