PlainZIP

Osburn, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83849

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

1,925
38/sq mi
$52,639
Median income
$223,600
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Osburn 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 50%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83849 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83849 covers 50.5 square miles in Osburn, Shoshone County, Idaho (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,925 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 83849 reports a modest median household income of $52,639 (28% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $29,040. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $223,600 (41% below the state average), median rent at $1,011 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. To put 83849 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shoshone County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 83849

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osburn, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83849.

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 83849, Osburn, 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

1,925

Population

50.5

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83849?

41.9

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$52,639

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$29,040

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83849 ranks nationally

Osburn, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,639 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,049

Total Housing Units

959

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$223,600

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,011

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83849 have decreased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 243
2021 +39.1% 338
2022 +22.0% 413
2023 +5.1% 434
2024 -13.4% 376

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 83849, employing approximately 278 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,744,000.

38

Businesses

278

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 13.2%
Construction 4 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.9%
Finance and insurance 3 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%

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 83849 vs 83867 →

ZIP 83849 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 83849 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 83849 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 83849 ranks #2 of 4 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
83867 Silverton, ID 616 2.5 mi
83837 Kellogg, ID 3,063 3.8 mi
83873 Wallace, ID 1,591 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shoshone County

83837 standard
Kellogg, ID
Pop: 3,063
83850 standard
Pinehurst, ID
Pop: 2,129
83873 standard
Wallace, ID
Pop: 1,591
83839 standard
Kingston, ID
Pop: 1,417
83846 standard
Mullan, ID
Pop: 770
83868 standard
Smelterville, ID
Pop: 769

Related Areas

Shoshone County Osburn, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83849 in? ▼
ZIP code 83849 (Osburn) is located in Shoshone County, Idaho. Shoshone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shoshone-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83849? ▼
ZIP code 83849 in Osburn, ID has a population of 1,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83849? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83849 is $52,639, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83849? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83849 is $223,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83849? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83849 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83849? ▼
ZIP code 83849 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83849? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83849 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83849? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83849 decreased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83849? ▼
In ZIP code 83849, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 83849? ▼
In ZIP code 83849, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83849? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83849 is 14.4% 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.