Blackfoot, ID — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 83221 serves a portion of Blackfoot, Idaho, within Bingham County. This community is home to approximately 35,857 residents, with a median age of 41.8 years. The median household income of $61,679 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $376,241 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 31% owner-occupied and 69% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Blackfoot is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 8.4%, 83221 reflects the economic character of Bingham County in Idaho.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 35,857 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,745 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $61,679 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $376,241 | ↑ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | ↑ 115% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.5% | ↑ 115% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 31% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 69% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,569 | — |