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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
$65,483
Median income
$209,200
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 83211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1517.6 square miles in American Falls, Power County, Idaho. The area is home to 6,374 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 83211 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83211 sits at $65,483 (10% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $26,753. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $209,200 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $761 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83211 sits relative to Idaho and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 83211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83211.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 83211?

33.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%

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

$26,753

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83211 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,483 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,369

Total Housing Units

2,289

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$209,200

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for American Falls, ID

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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