Ola, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83657

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

174
0/sq mi
$51,183
Median income
$606,000
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83657 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 435.0 square miles in Ola, Gem County, Idaho. The area is home to 174 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Boise time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83657 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83657 sits at $51,183 (30% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $37,413. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $606,000 (60% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 83657 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 →

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 83657, Ola, 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

174

Population

435.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83657?

62.6

Median Age

79.5%

Male

20.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,183

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$37,413

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83657 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,183 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

103

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

1.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$606,000

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 83657, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $817,000.

8

Businesses

21

Employees

$817K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 37.5%

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 83657 in?
ZIP code 83657 (Ola) is located in Gem County, Idaho. Gem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gem-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83657?
ZIP code 83657 in Ola, ID has a population of 174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83657?
The median household income in ZIP 83657 is $51,183, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83657?
The median home value in ZIP 83657 is $606,000, which is 118% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83657 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83657?
ZIP code 83657 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83657?
In ZIP code 83657, 84.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 83657?
In ZIP code 83657, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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