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 Low-density area
- $63,760
- Median income Near-median income area
- $320,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83647 (Mountain Home, ID) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 314.8 in 2023 to 319.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,533. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $320,400 (15% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $1,146; owner occupancy is 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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Idaho and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 83647.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 83647?
34.9
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
10.0%
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?
$63,760
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,533
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83647 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Mountain Home, 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)
$63,760 30th percentile higher than 30% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Idaho 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,740housing units
9,740
Total Housing Units
8,920
Occupied Units
820
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,400
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83647, 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 (20,789 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 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.
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