ZIP Code 83647 in Mountain Home, ID

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mountain Home, Idaho
City Alias:Anderson Dam, Featherville, Mt Home, Mtn Home, Oasis, Paradise Hot, Paradise Hot Springs, Pine, Prairie, Rocky Bar, Tipanuk
County:Elmore County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:01:05 PM
Population:22,592 [See All]
Area Codes:208 / 986
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:43.2878, -115.6153
Land Area:1504.532 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 83647 has 22,592 residents and 8,707 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 35.2 years, slightly younger than the state (36.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0%, which is higher than the state average (13.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:22,592Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:22,580Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:24,263Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:15.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$57,769Source: Census ACS
Households:8,707Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$283,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.56Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19,69020,07820,48720,58820,57220,56120,62420,31020,86020,86822,50822,10622,580
Decennial Census20,789------------------22,592------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.2

Male Median Age: 33.8

Female Median Age: 36.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7498068298079091,013839747615593627745696583430300180101
Female765775741682768825738681625536667750716570431339213201
Total1,5141,5811,5701,4891,6771,8381,5771,4281,2401,1291,2941,4951,4121,153861639393302
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,16671.31%
Black:4571.90%
Hispanic:*3,83615.94%
Asian:5392.24%
American Indian:2861.19%
Hawaiian:690.29%
Other:1,7197.14%
Total:24,072100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:11,56951.21%33.8 years
Females:11,02348.79%36.5 years
Total:22,592100%35.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19,62686.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7353.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,0914.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1289.83%
Total Population:22,580100%
Total Native Population:20,36190.17%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,2199.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $57,769, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $11,806 (25.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,227. Family households earn a median of $69,455 versus $38,967 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,488). By gender, male median income is $49,293 and female is $40,984, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,309 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.4%, which is higher than the state rate (63.0%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$45,963$46,148$44,940$47,006$46,789$47,830$46,849$48,929$48,542$45,818$47,836$54,487$57,769
Median Family Income$54,084$52,369$52,172$54,495$55,827$58,336$57,747$57,958$58,692$58,518$58,349$66,102$69,455
Median NonFamily Income$30,462$30,589$31,078$30,197$29,826$28,822$27,169$31,741$29,341$32,400$33,845$37,854$38,967
Median Male Income$37,129$37,081$36,629$37,103$38,935$39,978$40,647$41,207$41,449$40,725$42,382$46,822$49,293
Median Female Income$26,922$29,053$30,625$31,010$29,647$32,897$33,272$33,161$35,241$32,162$33,600$37,266$40,984
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,21952.32%
Unemployed:6464.11%
Not In Labor Force:6,84543.57%
Total:15,710100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,14226.06%
Service:1,66820.29%
Sales and Office:1,56419.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,34516.36%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,50018.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,219100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $283,600, which is much lower than the state median ($376,000), is up $138,200 (95.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128,800. The median gross rent is $1,041, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $366 (54.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $257. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.70% (61.68% with a mortgage, 38.32% free-and-clear) and renters 29.30% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.64%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.67%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$145,400$142,200$137,500$133,300$137,300$138,900$145,900$146,300$154,800$167,500$181,000$238,500$283,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1335.18%
$500 to $999:90435.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,14044.41%
$1,500 to $1,999:1525.92%
$2,000 to $2,499:90.35%
$2,500 to $2,999:120.47%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2178.45%
Total:2,567100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$675$666$711$721$739$743$742$766$784$835$891$980$1,041
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,82043.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,37327.09%
Renter Occupied:2,56729.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,760100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,76090.36%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9359.64%
Total Housing Units:9,695100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,31575.45%
Multi-Family Units:1,30113.42%
Other Units:1,07911.13%
Total Housing Units:9,695100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 12.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%), down 0.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.68%). College enrollment is 23.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,0787.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8375.62%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,71431.64%
Some college, no degree:3,60524.19%
Associate's degree:1,59510.70%
Bachelor's degree:2,27615.28%
Graduate or professional degree:7955.34%
Total:14,900100%
High school or higher:12,98587.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,07120.61%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:13,33854.41%
Public Insurance:8,52634.78%
No Insurance:2,65010.81%
Total:24,514100%
Has Health Insurance:21,86489.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.0%12.0%12.9%13.8%12.7%13.4%12.1%10.2%11.1%10.5%11.6%9.5%8.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1142.20%
Kindergarten:2324.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,47247.68%
High school (grades 9-12):1,16722.51%
College or graduate school:1,20023.14%
Total:5,185100%
Early Childhood:3466.67%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,87174.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 83647 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 399 business establishments, employing about 4,406 people with an annual payroll of $179,013,000. USPS data shows 9,478 residential mailboxes and 462 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,478Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:462Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,368Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,964Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:31Source: USPS
# of Businesses:399Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$44,040,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$179,013,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,406Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 83647 is located in Elmore County, Idaho, within the Mountain Home, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34300) and Idaho's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 29,046 people, about 77.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 83647. It covers 1504.532 sq mi of land and a water area of 16.862 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Mountain Home, IDSource: Census
CBSA Number:34300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:29,046Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1504.532 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:16.862 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:39418.02, 43225.09 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1654730Source: Census
Place Name:Mountain Home city; IdahoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


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Schools in ZIP Code 83647


ZIP Code 83647 is part of 2 school districts, including: Prairie Elementary School District 191 (Grades PK thru 12) and Mountain Home School District 193 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 14 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Prairie Elem/Jr High School 73 Smith Creek Road
Prairie, ID 83647
District: Prairie Elementary School District 191
Pine Elem/Jr High School 160 South Lester Creek
Pine, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
East Elementary School 775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
Mountain Home Sr High School 300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
Mountain Home Junior High School 1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
North Elementary School 290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
West Elementary School 415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
Hacker Middle School 550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
Bennett Mountain High School 560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Mountain Home School District 193
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online 675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative 1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori 1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite 675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Fern-Waters Public Charter School 103 Van Dreff Street
Salmon, ID 83647
Children S House Montessori 1134 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Private School
Grace Montessori School 685 S 3rd W B St
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Private School
Desert View Christian School 2425 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 83647


Boise State University 1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
Type: Post Secondary
Boise Barber College 7709 W. Overland Rd. 100
Boise, ID 83709
Type: Post Secondary
Stevens-Henager College 1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709-6733
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Boise 1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704-8742
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Boise 1270 S Vinnell Way
Boise, ID 83709
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute-Boise 9050 W. Overland Rd. Suite 200
Boise, ID 83709
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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