American Falls, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83211
Power County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,374
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,483
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
American Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83211 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 83211 (American Falls, ID) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.3 in 2023 to 310.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in American Falls, Power County, Idaho, home to 6,374 residents across 1517.6 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83211 reports a modest median household income of $65,483 (10% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,753. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $209,200 (45% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $761; owner occupancy is 68.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Idaho and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 83211.
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 83211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in American Falls, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83211.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 83211, American Falls, 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
6,374
Population
1517.6
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83211?
33.4
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
15.0%
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?
$65,483
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$26,753
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83211 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
American Falls, 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)
$65,483 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
2,369housing units
2,369
Total Housing Units
2,289
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,200
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$761
Median Rent
1974
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83211 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 182 |
| 2021 | +26.4% | 230 |
| 2022 | +32.6% | 305 |
| 2023 | -6.2% | 286 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 310 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 83211, employing approximately 1,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,394,000.
141
Businesses
1,925
Employees
$99.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83211, 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 (6,374 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 83211 in?
ZIP code 83211 (American Falls) is located in Power County, Idaho. Power County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/power-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83211?
ZIP code 83211 in American Falls, ID has a population of 6,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83211?
The median household income in ZIP 83211 is $65,483, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83211?
The median home value in ZIP 83211 is $209,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83211 is White at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83211?
ZIP code 83211 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83211 are: Transportation and warehousing (17), Accommodation and food services (17), Retail trade (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83211 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 83211?
In ZIP code 83211, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 83211?
In ZIP code 83211, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83211 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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