83402 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 83402, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

83402 is a zip code in Bingham County, Bonneville County, and Jefferson County, Idaho, which covers Atomic City CCD, Shelley CCD, Idaho Falls CCD, Idaho Falls West CCD, and Roberts, with a total population of 27,238 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 83402 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 83402.

The estimated population of people living in 83402 is 27,238, with a median age of 34.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 83402 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,238
+4.98%
+11.08%
2020
25,947
+5.15%
-
2019
24,676
 -0.32% -
2018
24,756
+0.96%
-
2017
24,521
 - -

Population of 83402 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 83402 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
73.4%
80.1%
 -8.36%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Native
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hispanic
20.9%
16.9%
 +23.67%
Asian
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1%
 +190.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 83402 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 83402 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 83402 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 83402 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34 +0.59% 34 +0.29% 34 +0.59%
2020 33.8 -3.7% 33.9 0% 33.8 -6.37%
2019 35.1 +3.54% 33.9 +1.5% 36.1 +4.03%
2018 33.9 -0.88% 33.4 -0.3% 34.7 -0.86%
2017 34.2 - 33.5 - 35 -

The median age of the 83402 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 83402 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 1,878 -4.23% 1,782 +0.97% 1,797 1,787
10 to 19 1,913 +26.79% 1,796 +19.26% 2,469 2,131
20 to 29 1,853 +18.62% 1,698 +2.96% 2,214 1,735
30 to 39 1,590 -3.55% 1,493 +33.36% 1,528 2,015
40 to 49 1,327 +23.42% 1,191 +22.91% 1,644 1,481
50 to 59 1,729 0.65% 1,592 -16.55% 1,727 1,315
60 to 69 1,568 +4.92% 1,343 +13.83% 1,640 1,533
70+ 686 +36.26% 1,082 +15.65% 965 1,257

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 83402 zip code is $58,301.00.

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 83402.

  • Under 25
    $35,511.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,279.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,705.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,208.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 83402 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 83402, 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 83402 is currently $73,432.00.

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.

3.86% of households in 83402 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 83402 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 83402 is $29,060.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 83402 by the total population of 83402.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 83402 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 83402 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
    9.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 83402 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 83402 zip over the age of 16 is 20,722.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% 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 83402 is 62.30%.

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 83402 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,668 57.20% 13.50%
20 to 24 years 2,163 81.40% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 1,786 92.40% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 1,906 78.50% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 3,198 80.30% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 2,920 79.80% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 1,686 73.40% 9.00%
60 to 64 years 1,889 61.10% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,134 19.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,372 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 83402. 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 17,408 64.00% 4.30%
Black or African American 106 71.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 162 78.40% 0.00%
Asian 215 72.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 84 36.90% 100.00%
Other 1,901 75.90% 0.20%
Two or more races 846 76.10% 8.40%
Hispanic or Latino 3,764 72.40% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,901 63.70% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 83402 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 83402 is 12,912, with median earnings of $30,843.00.

Women in 83402 are earning approximately 60.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,912 $30,843.00
Male 7,061 $38,799.00
Female 5,851 $23,556.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 83402 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 933 $57,697.00
Business and Financial 524 $70,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $62,440.00
Architecture and Engineering 499 $88,964.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 219 $69,096.00
Community and Social Service 296 $31,863.00
Legal 83 $38,015.00
Educational and Library 608 $21,029.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $32,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 639 $55,093.00
Healthcare Support 506 $15,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 161 $43,958.00
Law Enforcement 82 $72,143.00
Food Preparation and Serving 722 $12,173.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 401 $14,498.00
Personal Care and Service 190 $34,038.00
Sales 1,193 $24,548.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,951 $23,754.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 195 $42,031.00
Construction and Extraction 1,115 $34,361.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 426 $32,353.00
Production 951 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 516 $35,700.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 83402 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 83402.

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 731 $61,849.00 202 $46,389.00
Business and Financial 176 $106,522.00 348 $46,059.00
Computer and Mathematical 125 $61,488.00 34 $67,222.00
Architecture and Engineering 454 $90,556.00 45 $81,932.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 199 $69,173.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 87 $26,393.00 209 $32,243.00
Legal 28 $0.00 55 $0.00
Educational and Library 156 $23,750.00 452 $16,888.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $38,462.00 30 $5,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $81,643.00 503 $43,860.00
Healthcare Support 72 $68,636.00 434 $13,385.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 133 $43,125.00 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 82 $72,143.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 305 $19,076.00 417 $9,181.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 268 $16,000.00 133 $13,531.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $32,788.00 147 $35,406.00
Sales 618 $28,287.00 575 $21,445.00
Office and Administrative Support 248 $27,105.00 1,703 $23,619.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 188 $42,396.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,091 $34,583.00 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 419 $32,813.00 7 $0.00
Production 677 $38,487.00 274 $18,302.00
Transportation and Material Moving 471 $36,950.00 45 $8,681.00

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 10,529 households in 83402, with an average household size of 2.56 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 6,188 families living in the 83402 zip code with an average family size of 3.43 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 83402:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,649 429 1,110 4,341
Average Household Size 3.47 3.45 3.79 1.17
Total Families 4,649 429 1,110 0
Average Household Size 3.43 3.15 3.49 0

Poverty

Of the 6,188 families living in 83402, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 83402:

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 11,501 housing units in 83402.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,529 91.55%
Vacant 972 8.45%

35.31% of the total 11,501 housing units in 83402 are rental units. This is approximately 4,061 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,340 are occupied by the owner - or 55.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 83402 is $789.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 83402 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
    128
  • Less than $500
    266
  • $500 to $999
    2,557
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    743
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    424
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    71
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 83402 is $197,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 83402 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    356
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    385
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,138
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,364
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,447
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,394
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    234
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 83402. The chart below shows the number of properties in 83402 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,590
  • 1940 to 1949
    448
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,485
  • 1960 to 1969
    973
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,066
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,418
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,583
  • 2000 to 2009
    977
  • 2010 to 2013
    855
  • 2014 or later
    106

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 83402 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    446
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,153
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,127
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,803

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 83402 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 83402 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 83402.

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
    399
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,373
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,516
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,449
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,623
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    285
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    512
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    132
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    143
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    480
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    609
  • 90 or more minutes
    187

Summary

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