83209 ZIP Code — Pocatello, ID

Bannock County, Idaho

ZIP code 83209 is located in Pocatello, Idaho, within Bannock County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83209

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $16,533. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 89% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 83209 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

1,308

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83209 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83209

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pocatello	Acceptable
Pocatello	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83201 Pocatello (3.7 mi) 83204 Pocatello (8.3 mi) 83202 Pocatello (10.3 mi) 83245 Inkom (11.1 mi) 83250 Mccammon (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,308
Population density	1,952 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8615
Longitude	-112.4336
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	97.2%	48.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	2.8%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,308

Population

1,952

People per sq mi

21.1

Median age

$16,533

Median household income

$9,281

Per capita income

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

88.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

180

15–19

220

297

20–24

363

25–34

35–44

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	68	5.2%
18 and over	1,240	94.8%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	21.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Asian 7.8%

Black or African American 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,068	78.9%
Asian	106	7.8%
Black or African American	59	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	45	3.3%
Two or more races	31	2.3%
Other race	23	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	97.2%	48.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	2.8%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 74.4%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	74.4%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
Median income	$16,533

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.4
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	30.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	53.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	51.5%
2 bedrooms	42.7%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	79.9%
2 vehicles	20.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	18.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	126	63.3%
Female householder, no spouse	36	18.1%
Households with children under 18	31	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	80.9%	90.3%
Married	19.1%	9.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 4.3%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 64.2%

Graduate / professional 24.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	88.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	7	0.6%
College / grad school	1,188	99.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.8%

Retail trade 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.7%

Professional & management 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.1%
Production & transportation	3.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	33.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.1%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	17.7%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.6

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 24.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	11.2%
High cholesterol	10.2%
Diabetes	2.0%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	5.3%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.1%
Cancer	1.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	5.8%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.2%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	66.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	20.2%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,247	95.3%
Spanish	38	3.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,112	85.0%
Born in same state	1,095	83.7%
Born in different state	727	55.6%
Foreign born	17	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	196	15.0%
Not a US citizen	65	33.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	247	18.9%
Arab	183	14%
French	35	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.1%
Irish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	15.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83209

What city is ZIP code 83209 in?

ZIP code 83209 is primarily assigned to Pocatello, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83209 in?

ZIP code 83209 falls within Bannock County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83209?

89% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83209?

26% of residents in ZIP code 83209 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83209?

The median household income in ZIP code 83209 is $16,533, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 83209?

ZIP code 83209 has an estimated population of 1,308 residents, with a density of 1,952 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83209 in?

ZIP code 83209 observes the MST timezone.