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Saint Maries, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83861

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

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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, home to 6,360 residents across 1325.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 83861 reports a modest median household income of $65,508 (10% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,816. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Median home value sits at $307,800 (19% below the state average), median rent at $923 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Benewah County, letting you compare 83861 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 83861

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Maries, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83861.

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 83861, Saint Maries, 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

6,360

Population

1325.0

Area (sq mi)

5

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

Saint Maries, ID 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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

14

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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Related Areas

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.

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