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 159 years ago in 1865.
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 |
| Altitude : | 4,715 feet / 1437 meters |
| Capital city : | Preston is capital of Franklin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1866 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 4/7/2025 - 2:18:30 AM |
| Density : | 316 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 6.35% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Preston is located at 42°5'47"N 111°52'36"W (42.0963100, -111.8766200).
Preston map
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- Official Website
Official website of Preston
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 |
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Preston
College & universities near Preston, ID
| 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 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Preston, ID
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Preston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Post Office | Preston (ID) | 83263 |
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
