Downey

City in Bannock County, Idaho

Aerial view of Downey, Idaho
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Downey is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, with 571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,865 ft (1,483 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arimo, 9.4 miles N.

About Downey

Downey is a city in the Marsh Valley in southern Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Pocatello Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 571 at the 2020 census.

The community was reportedly named after one Mr. Downey, a director of the Union Pacific Railroad. However, researchers have been unable to verify the existence of said Mr. Downey. Notwithstanding, some have asserted he was a track worker, not a director.

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Living in Downey

Median household income
$56,667
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$865/mo
Median age
36.5
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Downey, ID population

Downey had 571 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census571
Density595 per sq mi (230 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Downey at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyBannock County
TypeCity
Population571 (2020)
Land area0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Coordinates42.4289° N, 112.1233° W
ZIP code83234
Official websitedowneyidaho.us
Census code (GEOID)1622600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Downey

What county is Downey in?

Downey is in Bannock County, Idaho.

What is the population of Downey, ID?

571 people lived in Downey at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Downey, ID?

The ZIP code of Downey is 83234.

What is the elevation of Downey?

4,865 feet (1,483 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Downey?

Arimo (9.4 mi), Oxford (12.9 mi), Lava Hot Springs (14.4 mi), McCammon (15.5 mi), Malad City (17.7 mi).

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