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Malad City, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83252

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

4,154
2/sq mi
$76,328
Median income
$271,600
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malad City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83252 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2443.5 square miles in Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho. The area is home to 4,154 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 83252 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83252 sits at $76,328 (4% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $33,059. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $271,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83252 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 83252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83252.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 83252, Malad City, 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

4,154

Population

2443.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83252?

40.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$76,328

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$33,059

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83252 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,328 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,051

Total Housing Units

1,886

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$271,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

345

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+245%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83252 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 207
2021 +19.0% 246
2022 +38.6% 341
2023 -7.6% 315
2024 +9.3% 345

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 83252, employing approximately 881 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,987,000.

98

Businesses

881

Employees

$34.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 18.4%
Construction 15 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.2%
Manufacturing 5 5.1%
Finance and insurance 5 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83252 in? ▼
ZIP code 83252 (Malad City) is located in Oneida County, Idaho. Oneida County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oneida-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83252? ▼
ZIP code 83252 in Malad City, ID has a population of 4,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83252? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83252 is $76,328, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83252? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83252 is $271,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83252? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83252 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83252? ▼
ZIP code 83252 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83252? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83252 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83252? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83252 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83252? ▼
In ZIP code 83252, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 83252? ▼
In ZIP code 83252, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83252? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83252 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Malad City, ID

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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