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Pocatello, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83202

Bannock County, Idaho — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,608
59/sq mi
$70,423
Median income
$334,200
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pocatello pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 365.6 square miles in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. The area is home to 21,608 residents, producing a population density of 59 people per square mile, and falls within the Boise time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83202 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83202 sits at $70,423 (4% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $32,903. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $334,200 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bannock County, so you can benchmark 83202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 83202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83202.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83202, Pocatello, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,608

Population

365.6

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83202?

35.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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?

$70,423

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$32,903

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83202 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,423 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,179

Total Housing Units

8,684

Occupied Units

495

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$334,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,013

Median Rent

1992

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83202 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 206
2021 +21.0% 249
2022 +19.5% 298
2023 +4.5% 311
2024 +5.2% 327

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 537 business establishments in ZIP 83202, employing approximately 7,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $290,765,000.

537

Businesses

7,420

Employees

$290.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 17.7%
Construction 85 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 79 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 42 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 33 6.2%
Finance and insurance 29 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.0%
Wholesale trade 19 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.4%
Manufacturing 11 2.0%
Information 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 83202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83202 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 83202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 83202 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
83201 Pocatello, ID 37,199 5.8 mi
83209 Pocatello, ID 1,175 8.7 mi
83245 Inkom, ID 2,257 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bannock County

83201 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 37,199
83204 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 18,026
83245 standard
Inkom, ID
Pop: 2,257
83250 standard
Mccammon, ID
Pop: 1,637
83234 standard
Downey, ID
Pop: 1,213
83209 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 1,175

Related Areas

Bannock County Pocatello, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83202 in? ▼
ZIP code 83202 (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 83202? ▼
ZIP code 83202 in Pocatello, ID has a population of 21,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83202 is $70,423, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83202 is $334,200, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83202 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83202? ▼
ZIP code 83202 has 537 business establishments employing approximately 7,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83202 are: Retail trade (95), Construction (85), Health care and social assistance (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83202 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 83202? ▼
In ZIP code 83202, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83202? ▼
In ZIP code 83202, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83202 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pocatello, ID

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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