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ZIP 83204

Pop. 18,580·Bannock County·40th most expensive ZIP in Idaho
Median rent (all units)
$964/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$1,001
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ZIP 83204 · $964
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,568/yr
At $964/mo median
Location
StateID
CountyBannock County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83204 (Pocatello, ID) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,580
Median income
$57,146
Median age
38
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
22.4%
23.2%
24.2%
13.3%
16.9%
Under 1822.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.3%
65+16.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
White83.2%
Black0.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian0.5%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
28.7%
34.4%
30.6%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83204 in Pocatello, ID has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,380 → $57,146
up 18.1%
Population
19,125 → 18,580
down 2.8%
Renter share
36.4% → 33.3%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 30.6%
+1.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,380 in 2021 to $57,146 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 83204 in Pocatello, ID losing about 545 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.4% to 33.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 83204 covers Pocatello, ID. The median rent here is $964/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($57,146/yr), ZIP 83204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 83204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 83204 (Pocatello, ID) is $964. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 83204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 83204's median rent of $964/mo is $1,001 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 83204 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Idaho, ranking #40 out of 40 ZIPs at $964/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $964/mo in ZIP 83204. The local median household income is $57,146/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83204?

Rent in ZIP 83204 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 83204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 83204 is considered very affordable for renters. At $964/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($57,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 83204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 83204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 83204 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 83204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 83204 compare to the rest of Pocatello?

ZIP 83204 is more affordable than Pocatello overall. At $964/mo, it's $99 below the Pocatello citywide median of $1,063/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 83204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 83204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $964/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 83204's median household income ($57,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax5.8%
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