Bancroft
City in Caribou County, Idaho

Bancroft is a city in Caribou County, Idaho, with 299 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,423 ft (1,653 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lava Hot Springs, 9.4 miles SW.
- 299residents (2020 Census)
- 5,423 ftelevation · 1,653 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 414 / sq mipopulation density
- 83217ZIP code
About Bancroft
Bancroft is a city in the Gem Valley in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. The population was 299 at the 2020 census, and 377 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Bancroft
- Median household income
- $78,281
- Median home value
- $164,200
- Median rent
- $1,104/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Bancroft had 299 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 299 |
|---|---|
| Density | 414 per sq mi (160 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bancroft at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Caribou County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 299 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.72 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,423 ft (1,653 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7194° N, 111.8823° W |
| ZIP code | 83217 |
| Official website | cityofbancroft.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1604420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bancroft
- Lava Hot Springs9.4 mi SW
- Grace12.6 mi SE
- Soda Springs15.5 mi E
- McCammon16.4 mi W
- Arimo18.4 mi SW
- Inkom19.6 mi W
- Downey23.5 mi SW
- Georgetown31.2 mi SE
- Pocatello31.2 mi W
- Oxford32.5 mi S
- Chubbuck32.5 mi NW
- Tyhee33.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bancroft
What county is Bancroft in?
Bancroft is in Caribou County, Idaho.
What is the population of Bancroft, ID?
299 people lived in Bancroft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bancroft, ID?
The ZIP code of Bancroft is 83217.
What is the elevation of Bancroft?
5,423 feet (1,653 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bancroft?
Lava Hot Springs (9.4 mi), Grace (12.6 mi), Soda Springs (15.5 mi), McCammon (16.4 mi), Arimo (18.4 mi).
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