83648 ZIP Code — Mountain Home Afb, ID
Elmore County, Idaho
ZIP code 83648 is located in Mountain Home Afb, Idaho, within Elmore County. It covers approximately 9.97 square miles and serves a population of 3,184 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.
About ZIP code 83648
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $60,764. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
3,184
population
9.97
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83648 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83648
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mountain Home Afb | Acceptable |
| Mountain Home Afb | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,184 |
| Population density | 319 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0284 |
| Longitude | -116.0247 |
| 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 | 54.9% | 55.4% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 31.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 12.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
3,184
Population
319
People per sq mi
23.0
Median age
$60,764
Median household income
$25,485
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,546
Median monthly rent
0.7%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
9.5%
Unemployment
16
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
241
Under 5
135
195
5–9
109
112
10–14
63
90
15–19
51
593
20–24
332
611
25–34
343
179
35–44
101
10
45–54
6
8
55–59
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 866 | 27.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,318 | 72.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 23.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Two or more races
11.6%
Black or African American
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,143 | 62% |
| Two or more races | 402 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 298 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 271 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 143 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 124 | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.9% | 55.4% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 31.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 12.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
1.4%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
1.1%
$25k–$35k
12.2%
$35k–$50k
19.1%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
23.9%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $60,764 |
Housing
Home values
$1M+
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,546 |
| Owner occupied | 0.7% |
| Renter occupied | 99.3% |
| Vacant | 1.2% |
| Single-family detached | 22.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 60.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 66.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.6% |
| Electricity | 56.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 745 | 87.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 50 | 5.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 58 | 6.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 588 | 68.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.4% | 12.1% |
| Married | 52.9% | 83.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 3.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.2%
HS graduate
17.3%
Some college, no degree
29.8%
Associate's degree
21.0%
Bachelor's degree
27.8%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 29 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 355 | 34.1% |
| High school | 18 | 1.7% |
| College / grad school | 537 | 51.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Public administration
20.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Other services
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.5% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.5% |
| Government | 45.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.3% |
| Retirement income | 6.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 12.6% |
| High cholesterol | 12.7% |
| Diabetes | 2.6% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 6.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 1.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 6.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 58.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 70.5% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 167 | 19.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 96.8% |
| Public insurance | 3.3% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,808 | 88.2% |
| Spanish | 113 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 88 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 25 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,013 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,861 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 420 | 13.2% |
| Foreign born | 152 | 4.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 171 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 59 | 34.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 328 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 262 | 8.2% |
| Polish | 90 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 86 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 35 | 1.1% |
| German | 9 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83648
What city is ZIP code 83648 in?
ZIP code 83648 is primarily assigned to Mountain Home Afb, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83648 in?
ZIP code 83648 falls within Elmore County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83648 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 83648 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 83648?
ZIP code 83648 has an estimated population of 3,184 residents, with a density of 319 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 83648?
The median household income in ZIP code 83648 is $60,764, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 83648 in?
ZIP code 83648 observes the MST timezone.