Banks, Idaho | |
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Census-designated place | |
 Location of Banks in Boise County, Idaho. | |
  Banks Location in the United States  Banks Location in Idaho | |
| Coordinates: 44°04′54″N 116°07′26″W / 44.08167°N 116.12389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Boise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.249 sq mi (5.82 km2) |
| • Land | 2.209 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.040 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,881 ft (878 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 83602 |
| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396068[1] |
Banks is an unincorporated census-designated place in the western United States, located in Boise County, Idaho. Twelve miles (20 km) north-northeast of Horseshoe Bend on State Highway 55, Banks has a post office with ZIP code 83602.[2] As of the 2010 census, its population was 17,[3] and its elevation is 2,881 feet (878 m) above sea level.
The North and South forks of the Payette River meet at Banks, which makes it a popular destination for rafting and kayaking. The "Main" run of the Payette River begins at Banks and parallels Highway 55 down to Horseshoe Bend, while the "Staircase" run on the South Fork ends at Banks.
