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Jerome, ID — ZIP 83338

Population: 21,944 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 83338 (Jerome, ID) is $409,351 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,900 after a median 70.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,545/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,351

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

70.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$409,351
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+139.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$409,351
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,900
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
70.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,545/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
HERITAGE ACADEMY INC., JEROME JOINT DISTRICT
Schools include
HERITAGE ACADEMY, FALLS CITY ACADEMY, HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JEROME HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.5°F
Average high
62.5°F
Average low
38.5°F
Annual precipitation
10.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,751
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,464

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Minidoka National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Minidoka National Historic Site, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, City Of Rocks National Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Jerome County Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S JEROME
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,737
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,547
Average weekly wage
$961
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 83338State medianUS median
Median home value$409,351$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$369,900$441,990$325,000
Median days on market71 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,545/mo$1,700/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,737$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 83338?
$409,351.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 83338?
$369,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 83338?
Median days on market: 70.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 83338?
Typical rent: $1,545/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 83338?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 83338?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 83338?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 83338?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 83338?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 83338 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 83338?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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