🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

83211

American Falls

ZIP Code 83211 is a standard zip code serving American Falls, American Falls, Idaho (ID), in Power County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,374 with a median household income of $43,676. The area falls within the America/Boise timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Idaho (ID)
County: Power
City: American Falls
Timezone: America/Boise

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.635200
Longitude: -112.945800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 583.12 mi²
Water Area: 21.63 mi²
Population Density: 11.0 people per mi² (10th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.950529°N, 42.428306°S, -112.692794°E, -113.355138°W

With 6,374 residents spread across 583.12 square miles, this area has a population density of 11.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,374

Population

60th percentile

$43,676

Median Income

35th percentile

$130,300

Median Home Value

50th percentile

583.12 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 83211 is $43,676, and the median home value is $130,300.

Housing

2,326

Total Units

2,124

Occupied Units

91.3%

Occupancy Rate

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