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ZIP Code 83648

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

3,238
125/sq mi
$74,196
Median income
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountain Home Afb pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83648 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83648 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.9 square miles in Mountain Home Afb, Elmore County, Idaho. The area is home to 3,238 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 83648 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83648 sits at $74,196 (1% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $28,910. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,903 per month, and 0.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83648 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 83648 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 83648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83648.

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 83648, Mountain Home Afb, 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

3,238

Population

25.9

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83648?

22.9

Median Age

61.1%

Male

38.9%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 12.6%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$74,196

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$28,910

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83648 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,196 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

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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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

926

Total Housing Units

885

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.2%
Renter 99.8%

$1,903

Median Rent

2007

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 83648, employing approximately 307 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,840,000.

26

Businesses

307

Employees

$16.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 23.1%
Educational services 4 15.4%
Retail trade 3 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.5%

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 83648 in?
ZIP code 83648 (Mountain Home Afb) 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 83648?
ZIP code 83648 in Mountain Home Afb, ID has a population of 3,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83648?
The median household income in ZIP 83648 is $74,196, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83648 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83648?
ZIP code 83648 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83648 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Educational services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83648?
In ZIP code 83648, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83648?
In ZIP code 83648, approximately 0.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83648 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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