City

American Falls, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Power County  ·  Idaho

👥6,543Population
💰$60,852Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$195,600Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 39.4%Black: 1.1%Other: 2%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic39.4%
Black1.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,228 (34.8%)
Some College386 (10.9%)
Associates1,094 (31%)
Bachelors169 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree634 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 31%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates31.0%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,852 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$195,600 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units2,319
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About American Falls, ID

American Falls is a city in Idaho, located in Power County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,543 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, American Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,852 is below the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in American Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of American Falls is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.5%).

American Falls, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in American Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83211 6,543 $60,852 $195,600 $725 6.2% 22.7% 69.1%