Idaho Falls, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83402

Bonneville 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

26,069
66/sq mi: $74,517
Median income: $334,900
Median home value: 32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs: 66
people per sq mi: 64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83402 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83402 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 392.6 square miles in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. The area is home to 26,069 residents, producing a population density of 66 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 83402 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83402 sits at $74,517 (2% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,426. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $334,900 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $989 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83402 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bonneville County, so you can benchmark 83402 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 83402

Professional, scientific, and technical services

148
Construction

135
Retail trade

121
Accommodation and food services

111
Health care and social assistance

107

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 83402, Idaho Falls, 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

26,069

Population

392.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83402?

32.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%

African American 0.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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?

$74,517

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$34,426

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83402 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,517 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,246

Total Housing Units

11,165

Occupied Units

1,081

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%

Renter 36.1%

$334,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

347

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+247%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83402 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+11.8%	229
2021	+22.8%	282
2022	+20.3%	339
2023	-1.3%	335
2024	+3.6%	347

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 1,103 business establishments in ZIP 83402, employing approximately 21,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,311,840,000.

1,103

Businesses

21,177

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services	148	13.4%
Construction	135	12.2%
Retail trade	121	11.0%
Accommodation and food services	111	10.1%
Health care and social assistance	107	9.7%
Wholesale trade	83	7.5%
Other services (except public administration)	81	7.3%
Finance and insurance	73	6.6%
Manufacturing	51	4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	50	4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	46	4.2%
Transportation and warehousing	42	3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	15	1.4%
Educational services	13	1.2%
Information	12	1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises	9	0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	3	0.3%

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 83402 vs 83404 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
83404	Idaho Falls, ID	21,606	10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83402 in? ▼

ZIP code 83402 (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 83402? ▼

ZIP code 83402 in Idaho Falls, ID has a population of 26,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83402? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83402 is $74,517, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83402? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83402 is $334,900, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83402? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83402 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83402? ▼

ZIP code 83402 has 1,103 business establishments employing approximately 21,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83402? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83402 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (148), Construction (135), Retail trade (121). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83402? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83402 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 83402? ▼

In ZIP code 83402, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 83402? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83402 is 19.9 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 83402? ▼

In ZIP code 83402, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83402? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83402 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.