Saint Maries, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83861

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

6,360
5/sq mi: $65,508
Median income: $307,800
Median home value: 21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Maries pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs: 5
people per sq mi: 76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83861 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1325.0 square miles in Saint Maries, Benewah County, Idaho. The area is home to 6,360 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 83861 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83861 sits at $65,508 (10% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,816. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $307,800 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83861 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Benewah County, so you can benchmark 83861 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 83861

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

33
Retail trade

29
Construction

28
Transportation and warehousing

26
Accommodation and food services

25

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83861, Saint Maries, ID · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

6,360

Population

1325.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83861?

48.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%

African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$65,508

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,816

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83861 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,508 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,442

Total Housing Units

3,099

Occupied Units

343

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

$307,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1977

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

-9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83861 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+9.8%	203
2021	+20.8%	245
2022	+26.4%	309
2023	+7.3%	332
2024	-9.0%	302

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 222 business establishments in ZIP 83861, employing approximately 1,838 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,523,000.

222

Businesses

1,838

Employees

$92.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	33	14.9%
Retail trade	29	13.1%
Construction	28	12.6%
Transportation and warehousing	26	11.7%
Accommodation and food services	25	11.3%
Other services (except public administration)	20	9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	15	6.8%
Health care and social assistance	12	5.4%
Finance and insurance	7	3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	7	3.1%
Manufacturing	5	2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	5	2.3%
Information	4	1.8%
Wholesale trade	3	1.4%

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 83861 vs 83866 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
83866	Santa, ID	320	9.5 mi

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Benewah County Saint Maries, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83861 in? ▼

ZIP code 83861 (Saint Maries) 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 83861? ▼

ZIP code 83861 in Saint Maries, ID has a population of 6,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83861? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83861 is $65,508, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83861? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83861 is $307,800, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83861? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83861 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83861? ▼

ZIP code 83861 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 1,838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83861? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83861 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (33), Retail trade (29), Construction (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83861? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83861 decreased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 83861? ▼

In ZIP code 83861, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 83861? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83861 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83861? ▼

In ZIP code 83861, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83861? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83861 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.