Wendell, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83355

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

5,405
18/sq mi: $65,764
Median income: $283,300
Median home value: 8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wendell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs: 18
people per sq mi: 65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 297.0 square miles in Wendell, Gooding County, Idaho. The area is home to 5,405 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 83355 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83355 sits at $65,764 (10% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $26,195. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $283,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Gooding County, so you can benchmark 83355 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 83355

Construction

28
Transportation and warehousing

19
Retail trade

12
Other services (except public administration)

10
Health care and social assistance

7

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83355, Wendell, ID · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

5,405

Population

297.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83355?

33.7

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

26.4%

Foreign-Born

White 49.1%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%

Hispanic or Latino 52.8%

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?

$65,764

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$26,195

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83355 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,764 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,740

Total Housing Units

1,679

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%

Renter 35.4%

$283,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$862

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83355 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	-4.1%	199
2021	+30.9%	260
2022	+10.8%	288
2023	+4.5%	302
2024	+4.9%	316

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 110 business establishments in ZIP 83355, employing approximately 721 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,482,000.

110

Businesses

721

Employees

$38.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	28	25.4%
Transportation and warehousing	19	17.3%
Retail trade	12	10.9%
Other services (except public administration)	10	9.1%
Health care and social assistance	7	6.4%
Accommodation and food services	7	6.4%
Manufacturing	6	5.5%
Wholesale trade	5	4.5%
Finance and insurance	4	3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	4	3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	3	2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	3	2.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 83355 vs 83316 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
83316	Buhl, ID	9,626	12.2 mi

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Gooding County Wendell, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83355 in? ▼

ZIP code 83355 (Wendell) is located in Gooding County, Idaho. Gooding County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gooding-id.

What is the population of ZIP code 83355? ▼

ZIP code 83355 in Wendell, ID has a population of 5,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83355? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83355 is $65,764, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83355? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83355 is $283,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83355? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83355 is White at 49.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83355? ▼

ZIP code 83355 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83355? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83355 are: Construction (28), Transportation and warehousing (19), Retail trade (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83355? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83355 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 83355? ▼

In ZIP code 83355, 40.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 83355? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83355 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83355? ▼

In ZIP code 83355, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83355? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83355 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.