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 Moderate-density area
- $57,146
- Median income Below-median income area
- $263,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83204 (Pocatello, ID) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.1 in 2023 to 341.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,681. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $263,500 (30% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bannock County, so 83204 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 83204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocatello, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83204.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 83204?
38.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$57,146
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,681
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83204 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)
$57,146 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
8,334housing units
8,334
Total Housing Units
7,612
Occupied Units
722
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 83204 vs 83209 →
ZIP 83204 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
- 83204
Pocatello (83204)
18,026 residents
- 83209 1,175
Pocatello (83209)
1,175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83204 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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 83204 ranks #2 of 3 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 83204, 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 (18,026 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 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.
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