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Bingham County, ID
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Bingham County, Idaho.
Population
49,664
Land area
2,094sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Bingham County
Bingham County at a glance
- It is the 9th most populous of 44 counties in Idaho.
- The median household income is $77,878, close to the Idaho median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,300 (30% below Idaho) and median rent is $874 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Blackfoot (12,782), Shelley (5,092) and Aberdeen (2,564).
Local data for Bingham County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bingham County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,878
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$293,300
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,779), German Americans (4,358), Irish Americans (2,019).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,665
16,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,928
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$341M
FY 2026, $7,107 per person
PPP loans
$81.3M
1,326 loans, 11,702 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$111K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bingham County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bingham County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
601
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bingham County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bingham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bingham County, ID?
- Blackfoot is the largest city or town in Bingham County, with about 12,782 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bingham County?
- Bingham County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83203, 83210, 83215, 83218, 83221.
- What is the population of Bingham County, ID?
- About 49,664 people live in Bingham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bingham County?
- Bingham County borders Bonneville County, Bannock County, Jefferson County, Blaine County, Power County, Caribou County, Butte County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023