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Ahsahka, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83520

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

194
7/sq mi
$25,688
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ahsahka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83520 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ahsahka, Clearwater County, Idaho, home to just 194 residents across 29.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 83520 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,688 (65% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $20,409. Local economic indicators show a 22.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 97.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearwater County, so you can benchmark 83520 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 83520, Ahsahka, 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

194

Population

29.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 83520?

58.2

Median Age

38.9%

Male

61.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 30.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$25,688

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$20,409

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83520 ranks nationally

Ahsahka, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,688 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

91

Total Housing Units

79

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.5%
Renter 2.5%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 83520, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $866,000.

6

Businesses

7

Employees

$866K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 50.0%

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 83520 vs 83541 →

ZIP 83520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83520 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 83520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 83520 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
83541 Lenore, ID 1,076 7.0 mi
83545 Peck, ID 484 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clearwater County

83544 standard
Orofino, ID
Pop: 6,092
83553 standard
Weippe, ID
Pop: 1,100
83541 standard
Lenore, ID
Pop: 1,076
83537 standard
Kendrick, ID
Pop: 1,044
83546 standard
Pierce, ID
Pop: 587
83827 standard
Elk River, ID
Pop: 143

Related Areas

Clearwater County Ahsahka, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83520 in? ▼
ZIP code 83520 (Ahsahka) is located in Clearwater County, Idaho. Clearwater County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clearwater-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83520? ▼
ZIP code 83520 in Ahsahka, ID has a population of 194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83520 is $25,688, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83520 is White at 56.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83520? ▼
ZIP code 83520 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83520? ▼
In ZIP code 83520, approximately 97.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83520 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.