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 Low-density area
- $56,818
- Median income Below-median income area
- $224,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,129. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $224,300 (41% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $729; owner occupancy is 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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Idaho and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 83342.
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.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 83342?
35.5
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$25,129
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83342 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Malta, ID household income vs. every Idaho ZIP code
Median household income among 250 reporting Idaho ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,818 16th percentile higher than 16% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Idaho ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
549housing units
549
Total Housing Units
408
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83342, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,371 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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