PlainZIP

Pocatello, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83209

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

1,175
684/sq mi
$19,336
Median income
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pocatello pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
684
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83209 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, home to just 1,175 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 684 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 83209 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,336 (74% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $11,907. Local economic indicators show a 31.7% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $673 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.4, 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 83209 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 83209, 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

1,175

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

684

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83209?

21.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

19.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 6.6%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$19,336

Median Household Income

-74% vs state

$11,907

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83209 ranks nationally

Pocatello, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$19,336 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.3%

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

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

262

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$673

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 83209, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,204,000.

10

Businesses

88

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 50.0%

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 83209 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 83209 ranks #4 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 83209 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 83209 ranks #4 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 3.0 mi
83204 Pocatello, ID 18,026 6.7 mi
83202 Pocatello, ID 21,608 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bannock County

83201 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 37,199
83202 standard
Pocatello, ID
Pop: 21,608
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

Related Areas

Bannock County Pocatello, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83209 in? ▼
ZIP code 83209 (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 83209? ▼
ZIP code 83209 in Pocatello, ID has a population of 1,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83209 is $19,336, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83209 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83209? ▼
ZIP code 83209 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83209? ▼
In ZIP code 83209, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83209 is 31.7% 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.