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ZIP Code 83244

Butte County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

358
0/sq mi
$221,400
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Howe pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83244 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83244 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1790.0 square miles in Howe, Butte County, Idaho. The area is home to 358 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 83244 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83244 sits at -, while per-capita income is $34,515. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $221,400 (42% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83244 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 83244 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83244, Howe, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

358

Population

1790.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83244?

32.2

Median Age

66.3%

Male

33.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$34,515

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 22.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

234

Total Housing Units

176

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$221,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83244 in?
ZIP code 83244 (Howe) is located in Butte County, Idaho. Butte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butte-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83244?
ZIP code 83244 in Howe, ID has a population of 358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83244?
The median home value in ZIP 83244 is $221,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83244?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83244 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83244?
In ZIP code 83244, 22.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83244?
In ZIP code 83244, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83244?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83244 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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