| ZIP Code | 83647 |
|---|---|
| City | Mountain Home |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Elmore County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 5,213 ft |
| Latitude | 43.400748 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -115.522903 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 565 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,048 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 2,104 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 2,418 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,595 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,054 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,769 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 83% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,695 |
| Vacant Units | 935 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,695 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 935 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 83647 is located in Mountain Home, Idaho, within Elmore County. With a population of 22,580, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34 years. Economically, 83647 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,769 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83647 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,041 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 83% since 2019.
The population of 83647 is primarily White (71.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83647 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 83647 in Mountain Home, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,580 residents, a median household income of $57,769, and a median home value of $283,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.