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ZIP Code 83647

Elmore 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

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3779.8 square miles in Mountain Home, Elmore County, Idaho. The area is home to 20,789 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 83647 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83647 sits at $63,760 (13% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $32,533. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $320,400 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,146 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83647 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83647 sits relative to Idaho and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 83647

Accommodation and food services

59
Retail trade

54
Health care and social assistance

51
Construction

50
Other services (except public administration)

36

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 83647, Mountain Home, 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

20,789

Population

3779.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

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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

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

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

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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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.