Pocatello
City in Bannock County, Idaho
Pocatello is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, with 56,320 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,462 ft (1,360 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chubbuck, 3.9 miles N.
- 56,320residents (2020 Census)
- 4,462 ftelevation · 1,360 m
- 34.9 sq miland area · 90.4 km²
- 1,613 / sq mipopulation density
- 83209ZIP code
About Pocatello
Pocatello ( ) is the county seat of and the largest city in Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, containing the city's airport. It is the principal city of the Pocatello metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Bannock County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho.
As of the 2020 census, the population of Pocatello was 56,320. Pocatello is the 6th most populous city in the state, just behind Caldwell.
The city is at an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m) above sea level and it sits on the Portneuf River in the Snake River Plain ecoregion. Pocatello covers a land area of 33.36 square miles (86.4 square kilometers).
Pocatello is the home of Idaho State University and the manufacturing facilities of Amy's Kitchen and ON Semiconductor Corporation; it is served by the Pocatello Regional Airport.
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Living in Pocatello
- Median household income
- $60,418
- Median home value
- $271,000
- Median rent
- $948/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Pocatello had 56,320 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,320 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,613 per sq mi (623 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pocatello at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Bannock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 56,320 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.92 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,462 ft (1,360 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8712° N, 112.4620° W |
| ZIP code | 83209 |
| Official website | pocatello.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1664090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pocatello
- Chubbuck3.9 mi N
- Tyhee5.7 mi N
- Arbon Valley6.7 mi W
- Fort Hall9.9 mi N
- Inkom11.7 mi SE
- Aberdeen19.7 mi W
- McCammon20.7 mi SE
- American Falls20.8 mi W
- Rockford22.2 mi N
- Riverside22.5 mi N
- Blackfoot23.0 mi N
- Moreland24.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pocatello
What county is Pocatello in?
Pocatello is in Bannock County, Idaho.
What is the population of Pocatello, ID?
56,320 people lived in Pocatello at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pocatello, ID?
The ZIP code of Pocatello is 83209.
What is the elevation of Pocatello?
4,462 feet (1,360 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pocatello?
Chubbuck (3.9 mi), Tyhee (5.7 mi), Arbon Valley (6.7 mi), Fort Hall (9.9 mi), Inkom (11.7 mi).
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