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Riggins, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83549

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

908
1/sq mi
$56,488
Median income
$359,700
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riggins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83549 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riggins, Idaho County, Idaho, home to just 908 residents across 1513.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 83549 reports a modest median household income of $56,488 (23% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $35,775. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $359,700 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $641 monthly, and 71.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.9, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 83549's numbers context; they should not be read 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 83549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riggins, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83549.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83549, Riggins, 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

908

Population

1513.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83549?

63.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
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 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$56,488

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,775

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83549 ranks nationally

Riggins, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,488 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

569

Total Housing Units

347

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$359,700

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$641

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 83549, employing approximately 246 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,668,000.

40

Businesses

246

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 27.5%
Construction 8 20.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 15.0%
Retail trade 5 12.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 7.5%

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 Riggins, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83549 in? ▼
ZIP code 83549 (Riggins) 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 83549? ▼
ZIP code 83549 in Riggins, ID has a population of 908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83549 is $56,488, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83549 is $359,700, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83549 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83549? ▼
ZIP code 83549 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83549 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Construction (8), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83549? ▼
In ZIP code 83549, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 83549? ▼
In ZIP code 83549, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83549 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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