Jerome, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83338
Jerome County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,782
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,072
- Median income Near-median income area
- $269,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jerome, Jerome County, Idaho, home to 19,782 residents across 714.2 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83338 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,072 (1% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,543. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $269,000 (29% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $991; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Idaho and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 83338.
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 83338
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jerome, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83338.
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 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 83338, Jerome, 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
19,782
Population
714.2
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83338?
33.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
18.5%
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?
$72,072
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,543
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83338 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Jerome, 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)
$72,072 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
7,647housing units
7,647
Total Housing Units
7,164
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83338, 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 (19,782 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 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.
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