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
$50,385
Median income
$420,000
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Ponderay, Bonner County, Idaho. The area is home to 884 residents, producing a population density of 220 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83852 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83852 sits at $50,385 (31% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $30,279. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $420,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,099 per month, and 31.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bonner County, so you can benchmark 83852 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 83852

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83852.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 83852?

41.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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

$30,279

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83852 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,385 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

726

Total Housing Units

620

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.3%
Renter 68.7%

$420,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83852 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 83852 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 83852 ranks #4 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
83840 Kootenai, ID 227 1.2 mi
83825 Dover, ID 190 5.0 mi
83860 Sagle, ID 6,119 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bonner County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Ponderay, ID

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.