83347 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 83347, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

83347 is a zip code in Jerome County, Lincoln County, and Minidoka County, Idaho, which covers Eden-Hazelton CCD, Hunt CCD, Richfield CCD, Shoshone CCD, Heyburn CCD, Minidoka CCD, and Paul, with a total population of 3,296 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 83347 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 83347.

The estimated population of people living in 83347 is 3,296, with a median age of 35.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 83347 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,296
+0.27%
+11.50%
2020
3,287
+3.92%
-
2019
3,163
+3.91%
-
2018
3,044
+2.98%
-
2017
2,956
 - -

Population of 83347 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 83347 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
69%
72.2%
 -4.43%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
27.3%
23.8%
 +14.71%
Asian
0%
1.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.9%
 +57.89%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 83347 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 83347 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 83347 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 83347 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.4 -1.12% 33.2 -14.65% 36.2 +5.85%
2020 35.8 -7.01% 38.9 -1.27% 34.2 -4.74%
2019 38.5 -3.02% 39.4 -6.41% 35.9 -8.42%
2018 39.7 -3.87% 42.1 -2.09% 39.2 -1.01%
2017 41.3 - 43 - 39.6 -

The median age of the 83347 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 83347 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 9 111 +72.43% 216 +20.93% 201 258
10 to 19 238 +44.7% 222 +48.45% 356 338
20 to 29 190 -2.87% 137 +19.06% 184 161
30 to 39 174 -30.7% 161 +7.12% 121 170
40 to 49 239 +18.59% 183 +17.18% 280 214
50 to 59 213 -28.1% 203 -0.26% 145 184
60 to 69 140 +10.62% 107 -30.69% 143 75
70+ 205 -22.54% 217 +40.01% 149 317

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 83347 zip code is $58,638.00.

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 83347.

  • Under 25
    $55,871.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 83347 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 83347, 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 83347 is currently $67,042.00.

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.

0.35% of households in 83347 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 83347 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    33.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 83347 is $24,897.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 83347 by the total population of 83347.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 83347 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 83347 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
    2.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 83347 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 83347 zip over the age of 16 is 2,314.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% 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 83347 is 62.50%.

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 83347 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 171 48.50% 2.40%
20 to 24 years 192 66.70% 3.10%
25 to 29 years 153 76.50% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 130 90.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 402 93.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 369 86.70% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 213 85.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 115 71.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 241 27.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 328 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 83347. 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 1,986 63.90% 1.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 127 78.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 180 43.90% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 586 68.30% 1.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,645 61.90% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 83347 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 83347 is 1,446, with median earnings of $37,033.00.

Women in 83347 are earning approximately 56.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,446 $37,033.00
Male 878 $48,000.00
Female 568 $27,027.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 83347 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 255 $53,806.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $26,458.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 105 $39,511.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $29,297.00
Healthcare Support 85 $21,065.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 50 $13,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $25,893.00
Personal Care and Service 86 $29,844.00
Sales 16 $10,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 161 $23,828.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $28,542.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $50,652.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $57,885.00
Production 36 $50,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 83347 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 83347.

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 253 $53,750.00 2 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $58,295.00 74 $38,182.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 33 $29,297.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 65 $20,536.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 29 $12,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 39 $25,179.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 67 $29,102.00
Sales 9 $60,417.00 7 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $64,375.00 142 $22,344.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 92 $30,000.00 50 $28,542.00
Construction and Extraction 112 $50,707.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $57,885.00 0 $0.00
Production 36 $50,000.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 73 $52,974.00 11 $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 1,141 households in 83347, with an average household size of 2.89 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 778 families living in the 83347 zip code with an average family size of 3.46 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 83347:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 593 72 113 363
Average Household Size 3.5 3.56 3.63 1.53
Total Families 593 72 113 0
Average Household Size 3.5 2.99 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 778 families living in 83347, 1.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 83347:

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 1,262 housing units in 83347.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,141 90.41%
Vacant 121 9.59%

16.96% of the total 1,262 housing units in 83347 are rental units. This is approximately 214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 852 are occupied by the owner - or 67.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 83347 is $682.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 83347 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
    75
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    191
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    20
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 83347 is $205,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 83347 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    26
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    100
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    154
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    134
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    234
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    188
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 83347. The chart below shows the number of properties in 83347 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    119
  • 1940 to 1949
    108
  • 1950 to 1959
    363
  • 1960 to 1969
    96
  • 1970 to 1979
    174
  • 1980 to 1989
    78
  • 1990 to 1999
    175
  • 2000 to 2009
    75
  • 2010 to 2013
    74
  • 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 83347 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    93
  • 1 vehicle available
    170
  • 2 vehicles available
    412
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    466

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 83347 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 83347 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 83347.

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
    172
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    297
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    186
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    283
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    142
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    85
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    77
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    23
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    59
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 83347 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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