Ponderay, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83852
Bonner County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 884
- 220/sq mi High-density area
- $50,385
- Median income Below-median income area
- $420,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ponderay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 220
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83852 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 83852 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ponderay, Bonner County, Idaho, home to just 884 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 220 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83852 reports a modest median household income of $50,385 (31% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,279. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $420,000 (11% above the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $1,099; 31.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bonner County, so 83852 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 83852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ponderay, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83852.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 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 83852, Ponderay, 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
884
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
220
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83852?
41.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.0%
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?
$50,385
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$30,279
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83852 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Ponderay, 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)
$50,385 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
726housing units
726
Total Housing Units
620
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,099
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 163 business establishments in ZIP 83852, employing approximately 2,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,159,000.
163
Businesses
2,322
Employees
$92.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 20.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 15 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
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 83852 vs 83840 →
ZIP 83852 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83860
Sagle (83860)
6,119 residents
- 83852 884
Ponderay (83852)
884 residents
- 83840 227
Kootenai (83840)
227 residents
- 83825 190
Dover (83825)
190 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83852 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83852 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83860
Sagle (83860)
$71,563 median income
- 83840
Kootenai (83840)
$70,833 median income
- 83825
Dover (83825)
$53,125 median income
- 83852
Ponderay (83852)
$50,385 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 83852 ranks #4 of 4 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 83852, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 83852 in?
ZIP code 83852 (Ponderay) 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 83852?
ZIP code 83852 in Ponderay, ID has a population of 884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83852?
The median household income in ZIP 83852 is $50,385, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83852?
The median home value in ZIP 83852 is $420,000, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83852 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83852?
ZIP code 83852 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 2,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83852 are: Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (24), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83852?
In ZIP code 83852, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 83852?
In ZIP code 83852, approximately 31.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83852 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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