83204 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 83204, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

83204 is a zip code in Bannock County and Power County, Idaho, which covers Inkom CCD, Pocatello CCD, South Bannock CCD, Arbon CCD, and Fort Hall, with a total population of 19,125 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 83204 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 83204.

The estimated population of people living in 83204 is 19,125, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 83204 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,125
 -7.6% +5.92%
2020
20,699
+10.33%
-
2019
18,761
+1.77%
-
2018
18,435
+2.1%
-
2017
18,056
 - -

Population of 83204 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 83204 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.6%
86.8%
 -5.99%
Black/African American
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
3.9%
3%
 +30.00%
Hispanic
9.2%
6.5%
 +41.54%
Asian
0.5%
1.4%
 -64.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
2%
 +85.00%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 83204 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 83204 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 83204 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 83204 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 +0.8% 37.8 +2.72% 37.9 -1.3%
2020 37.5 +4.75% 36.8 +1.38% 38.4 +8.47%
2019 35.8 +1.42% 36.3 +1.11% 35.4 +2.02%
2018 35.3 +2.62% 35.9 +2.87% 34.7 +2.97%
2017 34.4 - 34.9 - 33.7 -

The median age of the 83204 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 83204 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,079 +0.92% 1,299 -14.39% 1,084 1,107
10 to 19 1,378 -10.85% 1,262 +2% 1,232 1,278
20 to 29 1,309 10.81% 1,473 -2.36% 1,254 1,427
30 to 39 1,304 +18.45% 1,472 -8.35% 1,425 1,332
40 to 49 1,005 +21.27% 905 +41.17% 1,111 1,330
50 to 59 1,080 +14.95% 953 +6.17% 1,189 1,010
60 to 69 1,037 +15.08% 965 +11.46% 1,187 1,076
70+ 643 +46.8% 892 +20.88% 996 1,087

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 83204 zip code is $48,380.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 83204.

  • Under 25
    $25,734.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,102.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,785.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,765.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 83204 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 83204, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 83204 is currently $64,781.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.61% of households in 83204 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 83204 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 83204 is $26,671.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 83204 by the total population of 83204.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 83204 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 83204 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 83204 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 83204 zip over the age of 16 is 15,646.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 83204 is 53.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 83204 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,222 66.90% 16.90%
20 to 24 years 1,309 79.40% 11.70%
25 to 29 years 1,372 77.20% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 1,386 71.60% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 2,645 72.60% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,134 72.50% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 1,232 56.20% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 1,297 51.20% 7.10%
65 to 74 years 1,884 19.60% 30.90%
75 years and over 1,165 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 83204. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,593 57.10% 7.30%
Black or African American 169 62.70% 1.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 728 58.10% 13.00%
Asian 103 76.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 281 65.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 772 74.70% 18.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,263 63.00% 7.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,985 56.90% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 83204 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 83204 is 8,402, with median earnings of $30,758.00.

Women in 83204 are earning approximately 59.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,402 $30,758.00
Male 4,680 $38,837.00
Female 3,722 $23,265.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 83204 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 509 $70,511.00
Business and Financial 341 $44,920.00
Computer and Mathematical 146 $69,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 191 $94,432.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 112 $47,833.00
Community and Social Service 124 $40,500.00
Legal 115 $67,969.00
Educational and Library 849 $34,922.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $30,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 562 $72,500.00
Healthcare Support 284 $18,676.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $41,484.00
Law Enforcement 79 $29,511.00
Food Preparation and Serving 599 $12,128.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 232 $20,184.00
Personal Care and Service 362 $9,390.00
Sales 967 $24,010.00
Office and Administrative Support 698 $26,774.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $6,589.00
Construction and Extraction 513 $21,723.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $50,000.00
Production 478 $34,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 466 $57,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 83204 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 83204.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 378 $73,750.00 131 $52,708.00
Business and Financial 169 $49,957.00 172 $29,519.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $64,896.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $96,875.00 52 $42,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $60,583.00 53 $39,779.00
Community and Social Service 51 $29,653.00 73 $42,969.00
Legal 67 $44,943.00 48 $68,125.00
Educational and Library 297 $29,200.00 552 $40,169.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $29,744.00 57 $30,673.00
Healthcare Practitioners 234 $74,211.00 328 $62,083.00
Healthcare Support 60 $16,806.00 224 $18,860.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $41,625.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 67 $28,859.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 271 $9,938.00 328 $15,435.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $20,551.00 72 $6,154.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $42,935.00 278 $8,110.00
Sales 481 $42,240.00 486 $14,239.00
Office and Administrative Support 238 $27,188.00 460 $26,735.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $35,357.00 59 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 480 $21,216.00 33 $23,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 161 $50,265.00 7 $0.00
Production 321 $37,768.00 157 $21,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 433 $65,074.00 33 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,722 households in 83204, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,156 families living in the 83204 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 83204:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,287 256 613 3,566
Average Household Size 3.24 3.9 3.57 1.27
Total Families 3,287 256 613 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.5 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 4,156 families living in 83204, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 83204:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,259 housing units in 83204.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,722 93.50%
Vacant 537 6.50%

32.59% of the total 8,259 housing units in 83204 are rental units. This is approximately 2,692 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,909 are occupied by the owner - or 59.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 83204 is $619.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 83204 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    121
  • Less than $500
    790
  • $500 to $999
    1,504
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    351
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    47
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 83204 is $165,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 83204 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    467
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    641
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    951
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    969
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    884
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    657
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    298
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 83204. The chart below shows the number of properties in 83204 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,649
  • 1940 to 1949
    963
  • 1950 to 1959
    669
  • 1960 to 1969
    611
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,444
  • 1980 to 1989
    837
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,075
  • 2000 to 2009
    724
  • 2010 to 2013
    287
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 83204 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    629
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,208
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,857
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,028

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 83204 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 83204 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 83204.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    219
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,438
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,915
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,117
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    818
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    166
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    208
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    48
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    212
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    229
  • 90 or more minutes
    132

Summary

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