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Rexburg, ID
City in Madison County, Idaho. ZIP codes: 83440, 83460.
Population
40,543
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,910
ZIP codes
2
Rexburg and its ZIP codes
Rexburg at a glance
- Rexburg is about 167 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $50,617, 35% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,100 (6% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,004 a month.
Local data for Rexburg, ID
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants116
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Rexburg, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,617
Poverty rate
32.5%
Median home value
$395,100
Median rent
$1,004/mo
Homeownership
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
42.0%
Median age
21.0
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,380), Mexican Americans (3,146), Scottish Americans (2,231).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Rexburg.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,825
17,803 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$29,485
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$192M
FY 2026, $3,625 per person
PPP loans
$51M
961 loans, 9,499 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rexburg, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.2%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked17.5%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rexburg, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
339
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rexburg, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
4.3%
U.S. 12.1% -7.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Rexburg
2 in or overlapping Rexburg. Population shown
Cities near Rexburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar CityCity | 4 mi | 2.5 |
| TetonCity | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| ParkerCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| NewdaleCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| RigbyCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| MenanCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| RirieCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LewisvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| UconCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| RobertsCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HamerCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| IonaCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| AshtonCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| DrummondCity | 25 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rexburg, ID in?
- Rexburg is in Madison County, Idaho.
- What ZIP codes are in Rexburg, ID?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rexburg include 83440, 83460.
- What is the population of Rexburg, ID?
- About 40,543 people live in Rexburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rexburg?
- Nearby places include Sugar City (4 mi), Teton (7 mi), Parker (9.2 mi), Newdale (10 mi), St. Anthony (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023