Kooskia, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83539

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

2,001
0/sq mi
$57,885
Median income
$347,500
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kooskia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6670.0 square miles in Kooskia, Idaho County, Idaho. The area is home to 2,001 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83539 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83539 sits at $57,885 (21% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $27,988. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $347,500 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 83539 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 83539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83539.

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 83539, Kooskia, 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

2,001

Population

6670.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83539?

58.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$57,885

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$27,988

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83539 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,885 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,128

Total Housing Units

886

Occupied Units

242

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$347,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 83539, employing approximately 235 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,428,000.

52

Businesses

235

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 19.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 15.4%
Retail trade 6 11.5%
Manufacturing 4 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.8%

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 83539 in?
ZIP code 83539 (Kooskia) 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 83539?
ZIP code 83539 in Kooskia, ID has a population of 2,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83539?
The median household income in ZIP 83539 is $57,885, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83539?
The median home value in ZIP 83539 is $347,500, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83539 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83539?
ZIP code 83539 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83539?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83539 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83539?
In ZIP code 83539, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 83539?
In ZIP code 83539, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83539 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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