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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
$69,458
Median income
$292,700
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 83544 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 609.2 square miles in Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho. The area is home to 6,092 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 83544 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83544 sits at $69,458 (5% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $32,938. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $292,700 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83544 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 83544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83544.

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 83544, Orofino, 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

6,092

Population

609.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83544?

47.7

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$32,938

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83544 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,458 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,970

Total Housing Units

2,535

Occupied Units

435

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$292,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Clearwater County Orofino, ID Idaho

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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Official Data Resources for Orofino, ID

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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