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Pocatello, ID
City in Bannock County, Idaho. ZIP codes: 83201, 83209.
Population
57,635
Land area
34sq mi
People per sq mi
1,696
ZIP codes
2
Pocatello and its ZIP codes
Pocatello at a glance
- Pocatello is about 72 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $60,418, 22% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,000 (35% below Idaho) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for Pocatello, ID
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices2
- Parks37
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants149
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers17
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment16
- Private Schools3
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Pocatello, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,418
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$271,000
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,596), Irish Americans (5,704), Mexican Americans (3,755).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bannock County. PPP loans are for Pocatello.
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
$31.7K
3 loans, 5 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pocatello, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pocatello, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 21°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pocatello, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Pocatello
2 in or overlapping Pocatello. Population shown
Cities near Pocatello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChubbuckCity | 4.5 mi | 7 |
| TyheeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.9 |
| Arbon ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 33.9 |
| Fort HallCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 35.1 |
| InkomCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| McCammonCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| AberdeenCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| American FallsCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| RockfordCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| BlackfootCity | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| MorelandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| ArimoCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Lava Hot SpringsCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| RocklandCity | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pocatello, ID in?
- Pocatello is in Bannock County, Idaho.
- What ZIP codes are in Pocatello, ID?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pocatello include 83201, 83209.
- What is the population of Pocatello, ID?
- About 57,635 people live in Pocatello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pocatello?
- Nearby places include Chubbuck (4.5 mi), Tyhee (6 mi), Arbon Valley (7.6 mi), Fort Hall (10 mi), Inkom (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023