Pocatello, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83201
Bannock County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,199
- 406/sq mi High-density area
- $66,357
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pocatello pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 406
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83201 (Pocatello, ID) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.7 in 2023 to 336.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, with 37,199 residents across 91.7 square miles, a density of 406 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83201 reports a modest median household income of $66,357 (9% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,290. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $287,200 (24% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $1,006; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bannock County, so 83201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 83201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocatello, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
301 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
164 establishments
- Construction 119
Construction
119 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 117
Professional, scientific, and technical services
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 110
Accommodation and food services
110 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83201, Pocatello, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
37,199
Population
91.7
Area (sq mi)
406
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83201?
32.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,357
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,290
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83201 ranks nationally
Pocatello, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,357 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,972housing units
15,972
Total Housing Units
15,063
Occupied Units
909
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83201 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.4% | 208 |
| 2021 | +24.4% | 258 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 312 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 322 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 336 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,242 business establishments in ZIP 83201, employing approximately 16,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $778,075,000.
1,242
Businesses
16,350
Employees
$778.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 301 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 164 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 119 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 117 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 110 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 83201 vs 83209 →
ZIP 83201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83201
Pocatello (83201)
37,199 residents
- 83202
Pocatello (83202)
21,608 residents
- 83204
Pocatello (83204)
18,026 residents
- 83209 1,175
Pocatello (83209)
1,175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83202
Pocatello (83202)
$70,423 median income
- 83201
Pocatello (83201)
$66,357 median income
- 83204
Pocatello (83204)
$57,146 median income
- 83209 $19,336
Pocatello (83209)
$19,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 83201 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83201, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,199 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 83201 in?
ZIP code 83201 (Pocatello) is located in Bannock County, Idaho. Bannock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bannock-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83201?
ZIP code 83201 in Pocatello, ID has a population of 37,199 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83201?
The median household income in ZIP 83201 is $66,357, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83201?
The median home value in ZIP 83201 is $287,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83201 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83201?
ZIP code 83201 has 1,242 business establishments employing approximately 16,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83201 are: Health care and social assistance (301), Retail trade (164), Construction (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83201 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83201?
In ZIP code 83201, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 83201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83201 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83201?
In ZIP code 83201, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83201 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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