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 Low-density area
- $456,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carmen, Lemhi County, Idaho, home to just 464 residents across 272.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 83462, but per-capita income is $26,189. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $456,100 (20% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, 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 83462.
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 83462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carmen, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83462.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 83462, Carmen, 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
464
Population
272.9
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83462?
41.9
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
283housing units
283
Total Housing Units
233
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,100
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
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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