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Mountain Home, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83647

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

20,789
6/sq mi
$63,760
Median income
$320,400
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountain Home pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83647 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83647 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain Home, Elmore County, Idaho, with 20,789 residents across 3779.8 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 83647 reports a modest median household income of $63,760 (13% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $32,533. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Median home value sits at $320,400 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,146 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Compare these figures to the Idaho and national benchmarks above rather than reading 83647's numbers in isolation.

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 83647

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain Home, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83647.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83647, Mountain Home, 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

20,789

Population

3779.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83647?

34.9

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$63,760

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,533

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83647 ranks nationally

Mountain Home, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,760 36th percentile higher than 36% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,740

Total Housing Units

8,920

Occupied Units

820

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$320,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,146

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83647 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.1% 205
2021 +28.0% 262
2022 +15.4% 303
2023 +4.1% 315
2024 +1.6% 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 399 business establishments in ZIP 83647, employing approximately 4,406 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,013,000.

399

Businesses

4,406

Employees

$179.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 59 14.8%
Retail trade 54 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 51 12.8%
Construction 50 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 25 6.3%
Finance and insurance 25 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.0%
Manufacturing 10 2.5%
Wholesale trade 5 1.3%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Utilities 4 1.0%
Information 4 1.0%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83647 in? ▼
ZIP code 83647 (Mountain Home) is located in Elmore County, Idaho. Elmore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elmore-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83647? ▼
ZIP code 83647 in Mountain Home, ID has a population of 20,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83647? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83647 is $63,760, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83647? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83647 is $320,400, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83647? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83647 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83647? ▼
ZIP code 83647 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 4,406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83647? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83647 are: Accommodation and food services (59), Retail trade (54), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83647? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83647 increased by 1.6% 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 83647? ▼
In ZIP code 83647, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 83647? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83647 is 24.1 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 83647? ▼
In ZIP code 83647, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83647? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83647 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.