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Idaho Falls, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83404

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

21,606
312/sq mi
$82,103
Median income
$394,300
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
312
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83404 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83404 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.3 square miles in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. The area is home to 21,606 residents, producing a population density of 312 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 83404 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83404 sits at $82,103 (12% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $39,871. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $394,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,070 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83404 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bonneville County, so you can benchmark 83404 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 83404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83404.

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 83404, 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

21,606

Population

69.3

Area (sq mi)

312

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83404?

36.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$82,103

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$39,871

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83404 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,103 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,867

Total Housing Units

9,386

Occupied Units

481

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$394,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,070

Median Rent

1985

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83404 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 211
2021 +22.9% 260
2022 +24.5% 324
2023 -2.8% 314
2024 +1.8% 320

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 1,013 business establishments in ZIP 83404, employing approximately 12,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $614,802,000.

1,013

Businesses

12,656

Employees

$614.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 356 35.1%
Retail trade 121 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 11.8%
Finance and insurance 78 7.7%
Construction 76 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 59 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 30 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.8%
Wholesale trade 14 1.4%
Information 10 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.9%
Educational services 9 0.9%

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 83404 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 83404 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 83404 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 83404 ranks #3 of 5 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
83274 Shelley, ID 9,246 6.5 mi
83427 Iona, ID 1,372 8.0 mi
83401 Idaho Falls, ID 37,966 10.7 mi
83402 Idaho Falls, ID 26,069 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bonneville County

83401 standard
Idaho Falls, ID
Pop: 37,966
83402 standard
Idaho Falls, ID
Pop: 26,069
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 83404 in? ▼
ZIP code 83404 (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 83404? ▼
ZIP code 83404 in Idaho Falls, ID has a population of 21,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83404? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83404 is $82,103, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83404? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83404 is $394,300, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83404? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83404 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83404? ▼
ZIP code 83404 has 1,013 business establishments employing approximately 12,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83404? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83404 are: Health care and social assistance (356), Retail trade (121), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83404? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83404 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 83404? ▼
In ZIP code 83404, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 83404? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83404 is 17.4 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 83404? ▼
In ZIP code 83404, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83404? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83404 is 8.3% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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