| ZIP Code | 83648 |
|---|---|
| City | Mountain Home Afb |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Elmore County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,860 ft |
| Latitude | 43.049186 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -115.86586 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.2% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 125 (10.7%) |
| Some College | 98 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 267 (22.8%) |
| Bachelors | 281 (24%) |
| Graduate Degree | 402 (34.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,411 ≈ Avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,821/mo ↑ 83% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 826 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 826 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 83648 is located in Mountain Home Afb, Idaho, within Elmore County. With a population of 3,198, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.4 years. Economically, 83648 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,411 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,821 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 83648 is majority White (57.94%). Residents are well-educated — 58.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%. Household income has grown by 65% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83648 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 83648 in Mountain Home Afb, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.