| City: | Bloomington, Idaho |
| County: | Bear Lake County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:08:33 AM |
| Population: | 197 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 208 / 986 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.1827, -111.4320 |
| Land Area: | 3.104 sq mi |
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Bloomington sits in southeastern Idaho's Bear Lake County, covering 17.5 square miles near the Idaho-Utah border. With 197 year-round residents and 112 housing units, this small community shows strong seasonal patterns. Of those homes, 35 are used seasonally or occasionally (31%), well above Idaho's rural average.
The Bloomington post office maintains 115 PO Boxes for just 69 occupied households. That's 1.67 boxes per household. This isn't a town with limited street delivery, it's a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the territory. The combination of seasonal homeowners and regional service beyond the ZIP boundary drives PO Box demand above local household counts.
Rural carrier routes handle most delivery (54 of 57 street records), with one highway contract route serving outlying areas. The numbered grid of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets running through town center gives way to roads like Silver Sage Lane and Bloomington Bottoms Road in surrounding areas. Highway 89, the main corridor, runs through the community.
Median age sits at 45.1 years. Home values reach $361,700, and median household income is $81,667. These numbers point to an established community with above-average property values for rural Idaho. Of 112 workers commuting to jobs, 113 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities (this appears to be a data reporting artifact). Educational attainment is modest: 10.1% hold bachelor's degrees.
Ownership dominates the housing market. Of 69 occupied homes, 57 are owner-occupied and just 12 are rentals (83% ownership rate). The seasonal housing stock and proximity to recreation areas suggest second homes and weekend properties supplement the permanent population.
This ZIP has been classified as PO Box only since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. The post office operates as a standard facility (facility code P) without city carrier delivery. General delivery service is available for those without permanent addresses.
Classic small-town numbered grid (1st through 4th Streets) centered on Main Street, with Highway 89 as the main corridor and rural roads like Silver Sage Lane and Bloomington Bottoms Road serving outlying areas.
ZIP Code 83223 has 197 residents and 69 households (average 2.86 persons per household). The median age is 45.1 years, significantly older than the state (36.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.9%, much higher than the state average of 82.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 197Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 255Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 63.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $79,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 69Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $377,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.60Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 102 | 101 | 99 | 115 | 106 | 126 | 115 | 98 | 119 | 144 | 201 | 193 | 257 | 255 |
| Decennial Census | 139 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 197 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.1
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 42.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Female | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| White: | 187 | 95.41% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.51% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.53% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 2.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.51% |
| Total: | 196 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 100 | 50.76% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 97 | 49.24% | 42.8 years |
| Total: | 197 | 100% | 45.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 255 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 255 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 255 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $79,583, which is a bit under the national median ($80,734), is up $23,690 (42.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,333. Family households earn a median of $96,563 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $96,563). By gender, male median income is $85,313 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $85,313 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.6%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,893 | $55,417 | $48,125 | $47,500 | $46,250 | $49,821 | $51,250 | $73,125 | $67,250 | $95,750 | $69,688 | $72,500 | $81,667 | $79,583 |
| Median Family Income | $58,750 | $57,083 | $52,500 | $53,750 | $48,750 | $52,500 | $61,250 | $92,708 | $73,750 | $95,750 | $79,000 | $74,750 | $84,688 | $96,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,250 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $26,250 | $25,938 | $25,938 | $26,250 | $0 | $66,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,750 | $38,068 | $38,182 | $38,036 | $39,063 | $39,028 | $0 | $0 | $62,750 | $64,500 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $63,750 | $85,313 |
| Median Female Income | $22,188 | $23,750 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $43,125 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,125 | $72,917 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Employed: | 109 | 53.69% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 3.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 86 | 42.36% |
| Total: | 203 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 40 | 36.70% |
| Service: | 12 | 11.01% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 11.01% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 33.94% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 7.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 109 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $377,300, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $204,100 (117.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $127,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.50% (40.54% with a mortgage, 59.46% free-and-clear) and renters 7.50% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.62%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,200 | $160,400 | $132,100 | $125,000 | $162,500 | $202,100 | $145,800 | $221,900 | $250,000 | $269,600 | $278,000 | $325,000 | $361,700 | $377,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 33.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 37.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 44 | 55.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 7.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 68.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 31.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 113 | 96.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 3.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.73%). College enrollment is 5.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 2.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 10.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 82 | 44.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 14.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 17.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 7.03% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 4.32% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 161 | 87.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 11.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 151 | 49.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 131 | 42.53% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 8.44% |
| Total: | 308 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 282 | 91.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 52.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 23 | 41.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 5.45% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 52 | 94.55% |
ZIP Code 83223 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $978,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,136Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $217,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $978,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 83223 is located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 83223. It covers 3.104 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.104 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 43225.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1608560Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bloomington city; IdahoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 83223 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.