Downey, Idaho

Downey, Idaho
Location of Downey in Bannock County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 42°25′45″N 112°07′32″W / 42.42917°N 112.12556°W / 42.42917; -112.12556
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyBannock
Area
  Total
0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2)
  Land0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
571
  Estimate 
(2023)
570
  Density647.24/sq mi (249.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83234
Area code(s)208, 986
FIPS code16-22600
GNIS feature ID2410353
Websitewww.downeyidaho.us

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 verify existence of said Mr. Downey. Notwithstanding, some have asserted he was a track worker, not a director.