Idaho Falls, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83402
Bonneville County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,069
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,517
- Median income Near-median income area
- $334,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83402 (Idaho Falls, ID) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 334.9 in 2023 to 346.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83402 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, with 26,069 residents across 392.6 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,517 (2% above the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,426. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $334,900 (12% below the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $989; 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bonneville County, so 83402 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 83402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Idaho Falls, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83402.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
148 establishments
- Construction
Construction
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
107 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 83402, Idaho Falls, 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
26,069
Population
392.6
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83402?
32.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
4.2%
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?
$74,517
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,426
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83402 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Idaho Falls, 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)
$74,517 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
12,246housing units
12,246
Total Housing Units
11,165
Occupied Units
1,081
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,900
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83402, 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 (26,069 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 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.
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