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Firth, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83236

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

2,275
4/sq mi
$68,214
Median income
$283,500
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Firth pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 614.9 square miles in Firth, Bingham County, Idaho. The area is home to 2,275 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 83236 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83236 sits at $68,214 (7% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $37,610. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $283,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $689 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83236 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 83236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83236.

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 83236, Firth, 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

2,275

Population

614.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83236?

46.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$68,214

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$37,610

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83236 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,214 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

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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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

871

Total Housing Units

786

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$283,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$689

Median Rent

1971

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

+16.6%

YoY Change (2022)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83236 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +17.2% 197
2019 +7.9% 213
2020 +11.0% 236
2021 +11.3% 263
2022 +16.6% 306

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 83236, employing approximately 325 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,447,000.

38

Businesses

325

Employees

$13.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 31.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 13.2%
Manufacturing 3 7.9%
Retail trade 3 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.9%

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 83236 in? ▼
ZIP code 83236 (Firth) is located in Bingham County, Idaho. Bingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bingham-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83236? ▼
ZIP code 83236 in Firth, ID has a population of 2,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83236 is $68,214, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83236 is $283,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83236 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83236? ▼
ZIP code 83236 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83236 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83236 increased by 16.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 83236? ▼
In ZIP code 83236, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 83236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83236 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83236? ▼
In ZIP code 83236, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83236 is 4.2% 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 Firth, 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.
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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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