Orofino, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83544
Clearwater County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,092
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,458
- Median income Near-median income area
- $292,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orofino pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83544 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83544 (Orofino, ID) fell -9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.4 in 2023 to 244.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83544 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho, home to 6,092 residents across 609.2 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83544 reports a modest median household income of $69,458 (5% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,938. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $292,700 (23% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $933; owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Idaho and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 83544.
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 83544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orofino, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83544.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 83544, Orofino, 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
6,092
Population
609.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83544?
47.7
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$69,458
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$32,938
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83544 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Orofino, 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)
$69,458 44th percentile higher than 44% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Idaho 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,970housing units
2,970
Total Housing Units
2,535
Occupied Units
435
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1975
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
-9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83544 have decreased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 178 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 203 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 246 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 270 |
| 2024 | -9.5% | 245 |
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 186 business establishments in ZIP 83544, employing approximately 1,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,271,000.
186
Businesses
1,656
Employees
$83.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 8.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 14 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 4.8% |
| Information | 8 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.6% |
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 83544, 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 (6,092 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 83544 in?
ZIP code 83544 (Orofino) 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 83544?
ZIP code 83544 in Orofino, ID has a population of 6,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83544?
The median household income in ZIP 83544 is $69,458, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83544?
The median home value in ZIP 83544 is $292,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83544 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83544?
ZIP code 83544 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 1,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83544 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83544?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83544 decreased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 83544?
In ZIP code 83544, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 83544?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83544 is 21.2 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 83544?
In ZIP code 83544, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83544 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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