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ZIP Code 83253

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

165
0/sq mi
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 83253 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1650.0 square miles in May, Lemhi County, Idaho. The area is home to 165 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 83253 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83253 sits at , while per-capita income is $49,262. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83253 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 83253 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 83253, May, 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

165

Population

1650.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83253?

66.0

Median Age

81.3%

Male

18.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,262

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 91.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

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

What does housing look like?

235

Total Housing Units

36

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

1990

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 83253 in?
ZIP code 83253 (May) is located in Lemhi County, Idaho. Lemhi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lemhi-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83253?
ZIP code 83253 in May, ID has a population of 165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83253?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83253 is White at 96.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83253?
In ZIP code 83253, 91.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 83253?
In ZIP code 83253, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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