| ZIP Code | 83316 |
|---|---|
| City | Buhl |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Twin Falls County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 3,633 ft |
| Latitude | 42.625527 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.8828 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 201 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,781 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 885 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 874 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 771 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,204 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,378 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,100 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 86% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $825/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,279 |
| Vacant Units | 401 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,279 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 401 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 83316 is located in Buhl, Idaho, within Twin Falls County. With a population of 10,075, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 83316 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,378 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83316 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $825 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 86% since 2019.
The population of 83316 is primarily White (78.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83316 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 83316 in Buhl, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,075 residents, a median household income of $61,378, and a median home value of $248,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.