Pocatello, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83204

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 594.9 square miles in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. The area is home to 18,026 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 83204 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83204 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $263,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bannock County, so you can benchmark 83204 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 83204

Construction

60
Health care and social assistance

58
Retail trade

41
Other services (except public administration)

39
Professional, scientific, and technical services

38

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83204, Pocatello, ID · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

18,026

Population

594.9

Area (sq mi)

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

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

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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

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 →

83201

37,199
83204

18,026
83209

1,175

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83204 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

83201

$66,357
83204

$57,146
83209

$19,336

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
83209	Pocatello, ID	1,175	6.7 mi
83201	Pocatello, ID	37,199	9.7 mi

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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.