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Buhl, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83316

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

9,626
14/sq mi
$69,593
Median income
$310,300
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 673.1 square miles in Buhl, Twin Falls County, Idaho. The area is home to 9,626 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 83316 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83316 sits at $69,593 (5% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $37,310. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $310,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Twin Falls County, so you can benchmark 83316 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 83316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83316.

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 83316, Buhl, 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

9,626

Population

673.1

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83316?

37.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

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?

$69,593

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$37,310

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83316 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,593 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,104

Total Housing Units

3,879

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$310,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$915

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83316 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.1% 221
2021 +25.6% 277
2022 +23.2% 341
2023 -5.6% 322
2024 +15.4% 372

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 239 business establishments in ZIP 83316, employing approximately 1,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,289,000.

239

Businesses

1,531

Employees

$67.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 16.3%
Retail trade 27 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 27 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.0%
Manufacturing 13 5.4%
Finance and insurance 12 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.8%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%
Utilities 3 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 83316 vs 83321 →

ZIP 83316 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 83316 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 83316 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 83316 ranks the highest of 3 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
83321 Castleford, ID 550 10.5 mi
83355 Wendell, ID 5,405 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Twin Falls County

83301 standard
Twin Falls, ID
Pop: 52,010
83341 standard
Kimberly, ID
Pop: 6,491
83328 standard
Filer, ID
Pop: 5,347
83334 standard
Hansen, ID
Pop: 2,060
83344 standard
Murtaugh, ID
Pop: 1,128
83321 standard
Castleford, ID
Pop: 550

Related Areas

Twin Falls County Buhl, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83316 in? ▼
ZIP code 83316 (Buhl) is located in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Twin Falls County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/twin-falls-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83316? ▼
ZIP code 83316 in Buhl, ID has a population of 9,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83316 is $69,593, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83316 is $310,300, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83316 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83316? ▼
ZIP code 83316 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 1,531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83316? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83316 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (27), Transportation and warehousing (27). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83316? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83316 increased by 15.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 83316? ▼
In ZIP code 83316, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 83316? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83316 is 22.5 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 83316? ▼
In ZIP code 83316, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83316 is 10.0% 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 Buhl, 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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