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 Low-density area
- $57,885
- Median income Below-median income area
- $347,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 6670.0 square miles in Kooskia, Idaho County, Idaho (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,001 residents on file, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83539 reports a modest median household income of $57,885 (21% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,988. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $347,500 (8% below the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $837; 89.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, 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 83539.
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 83539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kooskia, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83539.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 83539, Kooskia, 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
2,001
Population
6670.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83539?
58.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.7%
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?
$57,885
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$27,988
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83539 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Kooskia, ID household income vs. every Idaho ZIP code
Median household income among 250 reporting Idaho ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,885 19th percentile higher than 19% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,128housing units
1,128
Total Housing Units
886
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,500
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83539, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,001 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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