Clark Fork, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83811
Bonner County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,411
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,930
- Median income Below-median income area
- $297,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clark Fork pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83811 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 83811 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clark Fork, Bonner County, Idaho, home to just 1,411 residents across 470.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83811 reports a modest median household income of $44,930 (39% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,015. Unemployment is 12.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $297,700 (21% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $1,155; owner occupancy is 47.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, 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 83811.
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 83811
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clark Fork, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83811.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 83811, Clark Fork, 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
1,411
Population
470.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83811?
42.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$44,930
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$22,015
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83811 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Clark Fork, 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)
$44,930 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
946housing units
946
Total Housing Units
815
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,700
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,155
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 83811, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,821,000.
47
Businesses
257
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 31.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 83811, 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 (1,411 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 83811 in?
ZIP code 83811 (Clark Fork) is located in Bonner County, Idaho. Bonner County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bonner-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83811?
ZIP code 83811 in Clark Fork, ID has a population of 1,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83811?
The median household income in ZIP 83811 is $44,930, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83811?
The median home value in ZIP 83811 is $297,700, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83811 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83811?
ZIP code 83811 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83811?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83811 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83811?
In ZIP code 83811, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 83811?
In ZIP code 83811, approximately 47.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83811 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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