83234 ZIP Code — Downey, ID

Bannock County, Idaho

ZIP code 83234 is located in Downey, Idaho, within Bannock County. It covers approximately 270.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83234

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 $164,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,462

population

270.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Downey	Acceptable
Downey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83214 Arimo (12.5 mi) 83246 Lava Hot Springs (13.8 mi) 83228 Clifton (14.9 mi) 83250 Mccammon (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,462
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	270.24 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.4194
Longitude	-112.1301
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	48.3%	48.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,462

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$26,188

Per capita income

$164,900

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	27.4%
18 and over	1,062	72.6%
65 and over	270	18.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,296	86.7%
Two or more races	94	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	2.1%
Other race	16	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	48.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,900
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	12.9%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	15.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	52.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	49.6%
Fuel oil	9.9%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	86	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	106	21.0%
Households with children under 18	147	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	173	34.3%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	21.2%
Married	51.4%	58.7%
Separated	0.7%	1.2%
Widowed	1.2%	11.8%
Divorced	10.9%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.3%
Kindergarten	29	6.7%
Elementary school	197	45.8%
High school	137	31.9%
College / grad school	53	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Professional & management 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	21.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,417	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,427	97.6%
Born in same state	1,427	97.6%
Born in different state	624	42.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.4%
Not a US citizen	35	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	456	31.2%
Arab	97	6.6%
Dutch	65	4.4%
Italian	64	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1%
English	9	0.6%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83234

What city is ZIP code 83234 in?

ZIP code 83234 is primarily assigned to Downey, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83234 in?

ZIP code 83234 falls within Bannock County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83234 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 83234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83234?

15% of residents in ZIP code 83234 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83234 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 83234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83234?

The median home value in ZIP code 83234 is $164,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 83234 in?

ZIP code 83234 observes the MST timezone.