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ZIP Code 83338

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

19,782
28/sq mi: $72,072
Median income: $269,000
Median home value: 13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs: 28
people per sq mi: 77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83338 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83338 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 714.2 square miles in Jerome, Jerome County, Idaho. The area is home to 19,782 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 83338 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83338 sits at $72,072 (1% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $28,543. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $269,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $991 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83338 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83338 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 83338

Construction

83
Transportation and warehousing

81
Retail trade

72
Other services (except public administration)

55
Health care and social assistance

41

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83338, Jerome, ID · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

19,782

Population

714.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83338?

33.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.7%

African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%

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?

$72,072

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$28,543

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83338 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,072 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 41.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,647

Total Housing Units

7,164

Occupied Units

483

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%

Renter 23.3%

$269,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$991

Median Rent

1984

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83338 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+6.9%	195
2021	+25.5%	244
2022	+21.7%	297
2023	-0.6%	295
2024	+0.4%	297

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 574 business establishments in ZIP 83338, employing approximately 6,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,379,000.

574

Businesses

6,969

Employees

$334.4M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	83	14.5%
Transportation and warehousing	81	14.1%
Retail trade	72	12.5%
Other services (except public administration)	55	9.6%
Health care and social assistance	41	7.1%
Wholesale trade	40	7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	36	6.3%
Accommodation and food services	35	6.1%
Manufacturing	32	5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	27	4.7%
Finance and insurance	21	3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	21	3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	9	1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	7	1.2%
Information	5	0.9%
Educational services	5	0.9%
Utilities	3	0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83338 in? ▼

ZIP code 83338 (Jerome) is located in Jerome County, Idaho. Jerome County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jerome-id.

What is the population of ZIP code 83338? ▼

ZIP code 83338 in Jerome, ID has a population of 19,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83338? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83338 is $72,072, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83338? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83338 is $269,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83338? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83338 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83338? ▼

ZIP code 83338 has 574 business establishments employing approximately 6,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83338? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83338 are: Construction (83), Transportation and warehousing (81), Retail trade (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83338? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83338 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 83338? ▼

In ZIP code 83338, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 83338? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83338 is 21.5 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 83338? ▼

In ZIP code 83338, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83338? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83338 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.