| ZIP Code | 83211 |
|---|---|
| City | American Falls |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Power County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 4,523 ft |
| Latitude | 42.655458 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -113.076465 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,228 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 386 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 1,094 (31%) |
| Bachelors | 169 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 634 (17.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,852 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,600 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $725/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,319 |
| Vacant Units | 172 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,319 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 172 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 83211 is located in American Falls, Idaho, within Power County. With a population of 6,543, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.1 years. Economically, 83211 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,852 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83211 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $725 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 83211 is majority White (57.50%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83211 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 83211 in American Falls, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,543 residents, a median household income of $60,852, and a median home value of $195,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.