Carmen, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83462

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

464
2/sq mi
$456,100
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carmen pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 272.9 square miles in Carmen, Lemhi County, Idaho. The area is home to 464 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 83462 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83462 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,189. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $456,100 (20% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 83462 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 83462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83462.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83462, Carmen, 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

464

Population

272.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83462?

41.9

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$26,189

Per Capita Income

9.6%

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 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

233

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$456,100

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

1998

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 83462, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,460,000.

22

Businesses

76

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 22.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83462 in?
ZIP code 83462 (Carmen) 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 83462?
ZIP code 83462 in Carmen, ID has a population of 464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83462?
The median home value in ZIP 83462 is $456,100, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83462 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83462?
ZIP code 83462 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83462 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83462?
In ZIP code 83462, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83462 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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