ZIP Code 83217

ZIP code 83217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 766.4 square miles in Bancroft, Caribou County, Idaho. The area is home to 843 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Boise time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83217 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83217 sits at $74,688 (2% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,778. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $259,500 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,083 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83217 sits relative to Idaho and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →