Oldtown, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83822
Bonner County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,006
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,490
- Median income Below-median income area
- $443,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oldtown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83822 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 83822 covers 85.7 square miles in Oldtown, Bonner County, Idaho (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,006 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83822 reports a modest median household income of $56,490 (23% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,924. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $443,800 (17% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $887.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bonner County, so 83822 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 83822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oldtown, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 83822, Oldtown, 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
2,006
Population
85.7
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83822?
51.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$56,490
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$39,924
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83822 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Oldtown, 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)
$56,490 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,143housing units
1,143
Total Housing Units
977
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,800
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$887
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 83822, employing approximately 502 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,737,000.
54
Businesses
502
Employees
$15.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 29.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 83822 vs 83804 →
ZIP 83822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83856
Priest River (83856)
6,340 residents
- 83822 2,006
Oldtown (83822)
2,006 residents
- 83804 1,254
Blanchard (83804)
1,254 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83822 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83856
Priest River (83856)
$75,285 median income
- 83804
Blanchard (83804)
$59,302 median income
- 83822
Oldtown (83822)
$56,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 83822 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83822, 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 (2,006 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 83822 in?
ZIP code 83822 (Oldtown) 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 83822?
ZIP code 83822 in Oldtown, ID has a population of 2,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83822?
The median household income in ZIP 83822 is $56,490, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83822?
The median home value in ZIP 83822 is $443,800, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83822 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83822?
ZIP code 83822 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83822 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83822?
In ZIP code 83822, 39.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 83822?
In ZIP code 83822, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83822 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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