PlainZIP

Elk City, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83525

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

376
0/sq mi
$44,857
Median income
$288,800
Median home value
2.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83525 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elk City, Idaho County, Idaho, home to just 376 residents across 3760.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 83525 reports a modest median household income of $44,857 (39% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $19,531. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $288,800 (24% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83525 sits relative to Idaho and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 83525, Elk City, 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

376

Population

3760.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83525?

62.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$44,857

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$19,531

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83525 ranks nationally

Elk City, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,857 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 32.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.3%

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

What does housing look like?

465

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

343

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$288,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 83525, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,016,000.

10

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 30.0%

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

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Related Areas

Idaho County Elk City, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83525 in? ▼
ZIP code 83525 (Elk City) is located in Idaho County, Idaho. Idaho County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/idaho-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83525? ▼
ZIP code 83525 in Elk City, ID has a population of 376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83525 is $44,857, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83525 is $288,800, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83525 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83525? ▼
ZIP code 83525 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83525? ▼
In ZIP code 83525, 32.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83525? ▼
In ZIP code 83525, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83525 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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