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Desmet, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83824

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

348
3/sq mi
$53,036
Median income
$336,700
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Desmet pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83824 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Desmet, Benewah County, Idaho, home to just 348 residents across 139.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 83824 reports a modest median household income of $53,036 (27% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $30,198. Poverty here runs at 38.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $336,700 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $839 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 83824, plus 5 more within Benewah County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 83824, Desmet, 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

348

Population

139.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83824?

48.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$53,036

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$30,198

Per Capita Income

38.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83824 ranks nationally

Desmet, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,036 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

153

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$336,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 83824, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $504,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$504K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 83824 vs 83870 →

ZIP 83824 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83824 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 83824 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 83824 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
83870 Tensed, ID 312 3.8 mi
83855 Potlatch, ID 2,111 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benewah County

83861 standard
Saint Maries, ID
Pop: 6,360
83851 standard
Plummer, ID
Pop: 1,691
83830 standard
Fernwood, ID
Pop: 733
83866 standard
Santa, ID
Pop: 320
83870 standard
Tensed, ID
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Benewah County Desmet, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83824 in? ▼
ZIP code 83824 (Desmet) is located in Benewah County, Idaho. Benewah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benewah-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83824? ▼
ZIP code 83824 in Desmet, ID has a population of 348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83824 is $53,036, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83824 is $336,700, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83824 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83824? ▼
ZIP code 83824 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83824? ▼
In ZIP code 83824, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 83824? ▼
In ZIP code 83824, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83824 is 38.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.