Preston, Idaho

Preston: city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

About

Preston is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,204 and a population density of 295 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 5,557 inhabitants.

The city was created 160 years ago in 1865.

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Location of Preston on Idaho map.

Quick Facts about Preston

Population 5,557 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Idaho (United States)
County Franklin County
Postal code 83263
Phone Area Codes 208
Area 17.61 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.0963,-111.8766
Altitude 4,715 feet / 1437 meters
Capital city Preston is capital of Franklin County
Establishment January 01, 1866 (160 years ago)
Time Zone Mountain Time Zone
Local time 17:05:03 (22nd April 2026)
Density 316 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth 6.35% (2010-2019)
Weather 39℉ Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather
Franklin County Courthouse  Preston  Idaho image
Franklin County Courthouse Preston Idaho image

Geography

Preston is located at 42°5'47"N 111°52'36"W (42.0963100, -111.8766200).

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Weather

39°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
15 to 18 mph S Tuesday Night

A slight chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipit...

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Official website of Preston

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Demographics

The population of Preston increased by 6.35% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,204 - census
2011 5,227 0.44% estimation process
2012 5,208 -0.36% estimation process
2013 5,197 -0.21% estimation process
2014 5,222 0.48% estimation process
2015 5,214 -0.15% estimation process
2016 5,321 2.01% estimation process
2017 5,352 0.58% estimation process
2018 5,491 2.53% estimation process
2019 5,557 1.19% estimation process
Preston zip code is 83263. County name: Franklin, County fips: 16041
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Services and Civic Places in Preston

1US Agricultural Department

98 E 8th N, Preston, ID 83263, United States View details

Phone: +12088520562 | Website available

People born in Preston (5)

People born in Preston, including politician L. Edward Brown, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Leonard C. Brostrom, politician R. E. Edlefsen, .

More notable people

  • Richard F. Daines (Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health) he was born in 17/02/1951
  • Robert L. Geddes (American politician) he was born in 14/11/1955

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Preston, ID. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
230010 Bridgerland Technical College Logan (UT) 84321
230728 Utah State University Logan (UT) 84322-1400
448220 Paul Mitchell the School-Logan Logan (UT) 84321
446677 Stevens-Henager College Logan (UT) 84321

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Preston, ID. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OGD Ogden, Utah 2393 Wall Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to Preston.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Preston Post Office Preston (ID) 83263

Other places with the same name (12)

  • Preston, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,203 people.
  • Preston, Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,003 people.
  • Preston, Wisconsin a city in Grant County, Wisconsin with a population of 980 people.
  • Preston, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 975 people.
  • Preston, Iowa city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States with a population of 941 people.
  • Preston, Maryland human settlement in Caroline County, Maryland, United States of America with a population of 700 people.
  • Preston, Minnesota city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 379 people.
  • Preston, Missouri village in Hickory County, Missouri, United States with a population of 220 people.
  • Preston, South Dakota township in Brookings County, South Dakota with a population of 184 people.
  • Preston, Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 148 people.
  • Preston, North Dakota township in Ransom County, North Dakota with a population of 74 people.
  • Preston, Nebraska village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States with a population of 26 people.

Other cities in Franklin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , ID.

City Name Population Title
Franklin 835 City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Dayton 494 City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Weston 470 City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Clifton 304 City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Oxford 52 City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Preston distances to largest Idaho cities