3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 826xxCasper, WY area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 826 changed +1.2% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.7% for Wyoming and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 82601–82649. Most of its 2010 population lived in Natrona County (83%), Converse County (15%). Communities in the region include Douglas, Mills, Glenrock, Evansville, Bar Nunn. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +39.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +338%
- National rank (1 year)
- 749th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 826 vs Wyoming and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 826: 437.9
- Wyoming: 423.0
- Casper, WY metro: 436.1
- United States: 391.6
Want a different starting year? Rebase this chart or compare with another ZIP3.
Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 826 | WY | U.S. | Gap vs WY | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.2% | +3.7% | +3.0% | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
| 3 years | +14.9% | +14.3% | +12.9% | +0.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| 5 years | +39.6% | +41.6% | +41.3% | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts |
| 10 years | +58.4% | +76.2% | +93.3% | −17.8 pts | −34.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +338% | +323% | +292% | +14.9 pts | +46.4 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 826 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +330% | $1,289,770 |
| Q2 2000 | +246% | $1,037,889 |
| Q2 2005 | +126% | $676,917 |
| Q2 2010 | +83.9% | $551,699 |
| Q2 2015 | +57.1% | $471,389 |
| Q2 2020 | +47.5% | $442,373 |
| Q2 2021 | +39.6% | $418,768 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.9% | $344,801 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.2% | $303,675 |
How ZIP3 826 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 826 ranks 749th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 10th of 11 in Wyoming. Its one-year change is −1.8 pts versus the nation and −2.5 pts versus Wyoming. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 749th of 882 | 10th of 11 |
| 3 years | 463rd of 882 | 1st of 11 |
| 5 years | 593rd of 882 | 10th of 11 |
| 10 years | 821st of 882 | 11th of 11 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 197th of 879 | 1st of 11 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 826
ZIP3 826's index peaked in Q2 2008, fell 6.8% to its low in Q1 2011, and regained its peak in Q1 2013, about 4.8 years after the top. Today it sits +73.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 826 | Q2 2008 | Q1 2011 | -6.8% | Q1 2013 (4.8 yrs) | +73.0% |
| WY | Q2 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.7% | Q3 2014 (6.2 yrs) | +85.3% |
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.7% | Q2 2013 (5.2 yrs) | +72.5% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 826's index has changed +97.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 826 after inflation | WY after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.5% | -0.2% | -2.8% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +4.7% | +4.1% | +4.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +12.5% | +14.2% | +12.5% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +13.9% | +26.7% | +14.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +97.8% | +91.1% | +97.0% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 826
Regional estimate
$475,174
- Estimated gain
- $175,174
- Index change
- +58.39%
- Start index
- 276.48
- End index
- 437.92
ZIP3 826 (Casper, WY area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827 · Gillette, WY area | WY | +3.9% | +43.6% | +322% |
| 823 · Rawlins, WY area | WY | +3.9% | +43.6% | +322% |
| 822 · Torrington, WY area | WY | +3.9% | +43.6% | +322% |
| 825 · Riverton, WY area | WY | +3.9% | +43.6% | +322% |
| 828 · Sheridan, WY area | WY | +3.9% | +43.6% | +322% |
| 820 · Cheyenne, WY area | WY | +4.9% | +39.3% | +319% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 437.92 |
| Q1 2026 | 443.09 |
| Q4 2025 | 423.41 |
| Q3 2025 | 427.62 |
| Q2 2025 | 432.62 |
| Q1 2025 | 428.03 |
| Q4 2024 | 408.28 |
| Q3 2024 | 405.16 |
| Q2 2024 | 408.61 |
| Q1 2024 | 386.80 |
| Q4 2023 | 395.28 |
| Q3 2023 | 395.53 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 826?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 826, the regional index changed +1.2% over the year to Q2 2026, +39.6% over five years, +58.4% over ten years, and +338% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 826 appreciating faster than Wyoming and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.2% compares with +3.7% for Wyoming and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.8 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −1.7 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 826?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 826. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 82601 to 82649 (18 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.