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Idaho Falls, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83401

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

37,966
94/sq mi
$78,497
Median income
$358,700
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Idaho Falls pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
94
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 405.2 square miles in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. The area is home to 37,966 residents, producing a population density of 94 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 83401 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83401 sits at $78,497 (7% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,222. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $358,700 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,176 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bonneville County, so you can benchmark 83401 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 83401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83401.

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 83401, Idaho 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

37,966

Population

405.2

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83401?

31.9

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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?

$78,497

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$34,222

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83401 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,497 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,447

Total Housing Units

15,714

Occupied Units

733

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$358,700

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,176

Median Rent

1986

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83401 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 227
2021 +24.3% 282
2022 +20.7% 340
2023 -3.0% 330
2024 +4.2% 344

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 1,373 business establishments in ZIP 83401, employing approximately 13,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $634,676,000.

1,373

Businesses

13,590

Employees

$634.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 264 19.2%
Retail trade 186 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 162 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 139 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 101 7.4%
Wholesale trade 89 6.5%
Manufacturing 78 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 64 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 53 3.9%
Finance and insurance 46 3.4%
Educational services 20 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.2%
Information 12 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Utilities 6 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 83401 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 83401 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 83401 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 83401 ranks #6 of 7 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
83427 Iona, ID 1,372 2.7 mi
83454 Ucon, ID 531 4.4 mi
83442 Rigby, ID 19,250 8.3 mi
83406 Idaho Falls, ID 15,902 8.6 mi
83404 Idaho Falls, ID 21,606 10.7 mi
83431 Lewisville, ID 876 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bonneville County

83402 standard
Idaho Falls, ID
Pop: 26,069
83404 standard
Idaho Falls, ID
Pop: 21,606
83406 standard
Idaho Falls, ID
Pop: 15,902
83427 standard
Iona, ID
Pop: 1,372
83454 standard
Ucon, ID
Pop: 531
83428 standard
Irwin, ID
Pop: 416

Related Areas

Bonneville County Idaho Falls, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83401 in? ▼
ZIP code 83401 (Idaho Falls) is located in Bonneville County, Idaho. Bonneville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bonneville-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83401? ▼
ZIP code 83401 in Idaho Falls, ID has a population of 37,966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83401 is $78,497, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83401 is $358,700, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83401 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83401? ▼
ZIP code 83401 has 1,373 business establishments employing approximately 13,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83401 are: Construction (264), Retail trade (186), Health care and social assistance (162). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83401 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 83401? ▼
In ZIP code 83401, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 83401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83401 is 22.4 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 83401? ▼
In ZIP code 83401, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83401 is 10.5% 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 Idaho 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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