The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83204 sells for about $233,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 83204 — Pocatello
The 83204 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by the local university and regional employment base, though affordability remains a factor for some buyers. Most metrics indicate a steady market environment without significant volatility.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking affordable housing options, as well as university-affiliated residents looking for proximity to Pocatello's core amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 15.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 83204, Bannock County ID
Crime rates in the Pocatello area are generally consistent with regional averages for similar-sized Idaho cities, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District, which provides a range of public education options with varying performance metrics.
The area faces moderate risks related to wildfire and seasonal weather events, typical of the high-desert climate in southeastern Idaho.
Economic momentum is driven by the presence of Idaho State University and regional healthcare and manufacturing sectors in Pocatello.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Residents primarily commute by car, with most travel directed toward the Pocatello employment core; average commute times are relatively short.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including nearby mountain trails, parks, and the Portneuf River, with local shopping concentrated in Pocatello.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and local workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family options.
The economy is anchored by Idaho State University, regional healthcare providers, and a diverse mix of manufacturing and retail businesses.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to I-15 serving as the main corridor for regional travel.
Development is focused on infill projects and residential expansion on the outskirts of the Pocatello urban area.
Bannock County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, fire, and local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and standard residential hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Includes various community parks and trailheads serving the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.