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 Moderate-density area
- $70,423
- Median income Near-median income area
- $334,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83202 (Pocatello, ID) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.1 in 2023 to 327.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, with 21,608 residents across 365.6 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,423 (4% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,903. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $334,200 (12% below the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $1,013; 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bannock County, so 83202 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 83202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocatello, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 37
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 83202, 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
21,608
Population
365.6
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83202?
35.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.0%
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?
$70,423
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$32,903
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83202 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Pocatello, ID household income vs. every Idaho ZIP code
Median household income among 250 reporting Idaho ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,423 48th percentile higher than 48% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,179housing units
9,179
Total Housing Units
8,684
Occupied Units
495
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 83202 vs 83201 →
ZIP 83202 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
- 83245 2,257
Inkom (83245)
2,257 residents
- 83209 1,175
Pocatello (83209)
1,175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83202 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83245
Inkom (83245)
$93,005 median income
- 83202
Pocatello (83202)
$70,423 median income
- 83201
Pocatello (83201)
$66,357 median income
- 83209 $19,336
Pocatello (83209)
$19,336 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83202, 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 (21,608 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 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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