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 Low-density area
- $65,508
- Median income Near-median income area
- $307,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83861 (Saint Maries, ID) fell -9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.8 in 2023 to 301.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,816. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $307,800 (19% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $923; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Benewah County, so 83861 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 83861
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Maries, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83861.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 83861?
48.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$65,508
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,816
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83861 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Saint Maries, 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)
$65,508 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
3,442housing units
3,442
Total Housing Units
3,099
Occupied Units
343
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$307,800
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83861, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,360 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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