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Malta, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83342

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

1,371
0/sq mi
$56,818
Median income
$224,300
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83342 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Malta, Cassia County, Idaho, home to just 1,371 residents across 3427.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 83342 reports a modest median household income of $56,818 (22% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $25,129. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.4%. Median home value sits at $224,300 (41% below the state average), median rent at $729 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is -. Idaho and national benchmarks, shown above, are the best way to contextualize 83342, not the raw numbers alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 83342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malta, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83342.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83342, Malta, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,371

Population

3427.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83342?

35.5

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$56,818

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$25,129

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83342 ranks nationally

Malta, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,818 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

549

Total Housing Units

408

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$224,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 83342, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,402,000.

18

Businesses

95

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 27.8%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83342 in? ▼
ZIP code 83342 (Malta) is located in Cassia County, Idaho. Cassia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cassia-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83342? ▼
ZIP code 83342 in Malta, ID has a population of 1,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83342 is $56,818, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83342 is $224,300, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83342 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83342? ▼
ZIP code 83342 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83342 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83342? ▼
In ZIP code 83342, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 83342? ▼
In ZIP code 83342, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83342 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.