Salmon, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83467

Lemhi 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

6,270
3/sq mi: $53,917
Median income: $316,700
Median home value: 24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salmon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs: 3
people per sq mi: 79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83467 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83467 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1959.4 square miles in Salmon, Lemhi County, Idaho. The area is home to 6,270 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 83467 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83467 sits at $53,917 (26% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,356. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $316,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83467 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83467 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 83467

Retail trade

41
Construction

40
Health care and social assistance

32
Accommodation and food services

32
Arts, entertainment, and recreation

21

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 83467, Salmon, 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

6,270

Population

1959.4

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83467?

51.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$53,917

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$34,356

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

15.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83467 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,917 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 57.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,424

Total Housing Units

2,801

Occupied Units

623

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%

Renter 21.1%

$316,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$753

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

398

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+298%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83467 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +298% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+7.8%	235
2021	+12.2%	263
2022	+31.2%	345
2023	+6.6%	368
2024	+8.3%	398

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 263 business establishments in ZIP 83467, employing approximately 2,004 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,672,000.

263

Businesses

2,004

Employees

$85.7M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	41	15.6%
Construction	40	15.2%
Health care and social assistance	32	12.2%
Accommodation and food services	32	12.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	21	8.0%
Other services (except public administration)	19	7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	16	6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	12	4.6%
Manufacturing	8	3.0%
Transportation and warehousing	7	2.7%
Information	7	2.7%
Finance and insurance	7	2.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	6	2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	6	2.3%
Wholesale trade	4	1.5%

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

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Lemhi County Salmon, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83467 in? ▼

ZIP code 83467 (Salmon) 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 83467? ▼

ZIP code 83467 in Salmon, ID has a population of 6,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83467? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83467 is $53,917, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83467? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83467 is $316,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83467? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83467 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83467? ▼

ZIP code 83467 has 263 business establishments employing approximately 2,004 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83467? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83467 are: Retail trade (41), Construction (40), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83467? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83467 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 298%. 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 83467? ▼

In ZIP code 83467, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 83467? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83467 is 15.1 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 83467? ▼

In ZIP code 83467, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83467? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83467 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.