83316 ZIP Code — Buhl, ID

Twin Falls County, Idaho

ZIP code 83316 is located in Buhl, Idaho, within Twin Falls County. It covers approximately 293.16 square miles and serves a population of 10,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83316

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,447. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83316 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,335

population

293.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buhl	Acceptable
Buhl	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83321 Castleford (10.9 mi) 83328 Filer (11.9 mi) 83355 Wendell (12.1 mi) 83332 Hagerman (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,335
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	293.16 sq mi
Water area	1.64 sq mi
Latitude	42.5889
Longitude	-114.8456
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	45.7%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	16.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,335

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$59,447

Median household income

$31,913

Per capita income

$226,900

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

3,487

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

222

Under 5

229

413

5–9

425

489

10–14

504

364

15–19

376

282

20–24

291

530

25–34

547

603

35–44

622

542

45–54

558

292

55–59

302

389

60–64

402

629

65–74

649

225

75–84

232

107

85+

111

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,753	26.6%
18 and over	7,582	73.4%
65 and over	1,953	18.9%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Other race 8.3%

Two or more races 7.7%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,291	69.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,658	13.8%
Other race	998	8.3%
Two or more races	921	7.7%
Asian	72	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.3%
Black or African American	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	45.7%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	16.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$59,447

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 15.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,900
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.8%
Electricity	45.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	7.8%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,239	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	162	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	781	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	800	20.1%
Households with children under 18	1,313	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,399	35.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	21.0%
Married	61.0%	55.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	4.5%	8.2%
Divorced	8.5%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	0.6%
Kindergarten	165	6.3%
Elementary school	1,522	58.2%
High school	532	20.3%
College / grad school	381	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.4%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.9%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	721	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,884	95.6%
Spanish	403	4.1%
Other Indo-European	358	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.3%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,267	89.7%
Born in same state	9,198	89.0%
Born in different state	5,574	53.9%
Foreign born	69	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,068	10.3%
Not a US citizen	362	33.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,510	14.6%
Arab	984	9.5%
Italian	736	7.1%
English	351	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	99	1%
Dutch	69	0.7%
Irish	23	0.2%
German	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	89.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83316

What city is ZIP code 83316 in?

ZIP code 83316 is primarily assigned to Buhl, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83316 in?

ZIP code 83316 falls within Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83316 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 83316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83316 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 83316 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 83316?

ZIP code 83316 has an estimated population of 10,335 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83316?

The median household income in ZIP code 83316 is $59,447, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83316 in?

ZIP code 83316 observes the MST timezone.