The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83211 sells for about $374,500, or $144 per square foot.
Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 83211 — American Falls
The housing market in 83211 is currently stable with limited inventory and moderate price points. Market activity is driven by local agricultural employment and demand for affordable family housing, with no significant price volatility reported in the most recent period.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with affordable housing options and proximity to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 83211, Power County ID
The area is served by the American Falls School District, which provides standard public education for the local community.
The region is subject to standard high-desert climate risks, including potential for wildfire and wind events; flood risk is generally low outside of the immediate Snake River corridor.
Economic activity is anchored by agriculture and food processing, with steady but modest development momentum centered around the American Falls reservoir area.
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 via I-86, which provides direct access to the Pocatello employment core within approximately 25-30 minutes.
The area features significant access to the American Falls Reservoir for boating and fishing, alongside local parks and proximity to Massacre Rocks State Park.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local agricultural workers and families.
The local economy is heavily driven by the agricultural sector, including large-scale potato processing and related industrial support services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-86 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to the broader region.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing agricultural infrastructure.
The Power County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a standard mass-appraisal system for annual tax roll updates.
Parcels are subject to American Falls School District No. 381 and standard county-wide taxing jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though wildfire risk mitigation is a factor in underwriting for rural properties.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 83211 profile.
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.
A major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping opportunities.
A historic site featuring hiking trails and unique geological formations.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.