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Bannock County, ID
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Bannock County, Idaho.
Population
89,454
Land area
1,112sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Bannock County
Bannock County at a glance
- Bannock County is about 3.4 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 44 counties in Idaho.
- The median household income is $66,499, 15% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,700 (28% below Idaho) and median rent is $960 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pocatello (57,635), Chubbuck (16,126) and Fort Hall (2,654).
Local data for Bannock County, ID
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools39
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks16
- Post Offices7
- Parks52
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants219
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers20
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment18
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Bannock County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,499
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$300,700
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,969), Irish Americans (7,980), Mexican Americans (6,787).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,030
38,273 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$655M
FY 2026, $7,526 per person
PPP loans
$103M
1,872 loans, 16,332 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$261K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bannock County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bannock County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
15.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bannock County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bannock County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bannock County, ID?
- Pocatello is the largest city or town in Bannock County, with about 57,635 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bannock County?
- Bannock County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83201, 83202, 83204, 83209, 83214.
- What is the population of Bannock County, ID?
- About 89,454 people live in Bannock County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bannock County?
- Bannock County borders Bingham County, Franklin County, Power County, Caribou County, Oneida County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023