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Pocatello, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83204

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

18,026
30/sq mi
$57,146
Median income
$263,500
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pocatello pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, home to 18,026 residents across 594.9 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 83204 reports a modest median household income of $57,146 (22% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $32,681. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $263,500 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $814 monthly, and 66.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 83204 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bannock County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 83204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocatello, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83204.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83204, 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

18,026

Population

594.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83204?

38.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$57,146

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$32,681

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83204 ranks nationally

Pocatello, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,146 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,334

Total Housing Units

7,612

Occupied Units

722

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$263,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1968

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83204 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 206
2021 +25.1% 258
2022 +20.7% 312
2023 +3.3% 322
2024 +6.1% 342

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 397 business establishments in ZIP 83204, employing approximately 3,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,104,000.

397

Businesses

3,728

Employees

$172.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 60 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 58 14.6%
Retail trade 41 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.3%
Finance and insurance 24 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.3%
Wholesale trade 18 4.5%
Manufacturing 14 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.5%
Educational services 8 2.0%
Information 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

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 83204 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 83204 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 83204 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 83204 ranks #2 of 3 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
83209 Pocatello, ID 1,175 6.7 mi
83201 Pocatello, ID 37,199 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bannock County

83201 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 37,199
83202 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 21,608
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 83204 in? ▼
ZIP code 83204 (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 83204? ▼
ZIP code 83204 in Pocatello, ID has a population of 18,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83204 is $57,146, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83204 is $263,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83204 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83204? ▼
ZIP code 83204 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 3,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83204 are: Construction (60), Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83204 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 83204? ▼
In ZIP code 83204, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 83204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83204 is 18.4 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 83204? ▼
In ZIP code 83204, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83204 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.