| ZIP Code | 83236 |
|---|---|
| City | Firth |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bingham County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 5,961 ft |
| Latitude | 43.191095 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.872456 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 492 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 102 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 168 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 265 (20.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 233 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,938 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $277,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $639/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 880 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 880 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 83236 is located in Firth, Idaho, within Bingham County. With a population of 1,929, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 83236 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,938 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83236 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $277,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $639 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 83236 is primarily White (88.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83236 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 83236 in Firth, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,929 residents, a median household income of $65,938, and a median home value of $277,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.