Wendell, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83355
Gooding County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,405
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,764
- Median income Near-median income area
- $283,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83355 (Wendell, ID) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.6 in 2023 to 316.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83355 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wendell, Gooding County, Idaho, home to 5,405 residents across 297.0 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83355 reports a modest median household income of $65,764 (10% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,195. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $283,300 (25% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $862; owner occupancy is 64.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Gooding County, so 83355 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 83355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wendell, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83355.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 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 83355, Wendell, 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
5,405
Population
297.0
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83355?
33.7
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
26.4%
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?
$65,764
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$26,195
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83355 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Wendell, 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)
$65,764 38th percentile higher than 38% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,740housing units
1,740
Total Housing Units
1,679
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
12
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83355, 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 (5,405 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 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.
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