Sandpoint, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83864
Bonner County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,076
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,496
- Median income Near-median income area
- $516,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandpoint pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83864 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 83864 (Sandpoint, ID) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 398.4 in 2023 to 428.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83864 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, home to 17,076 residents across 1185.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83864 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,496 (4% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,290. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $516,500 (36% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,184.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bonner County, so 83864 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 83864
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandpoint, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83864.
- Construction
Construction
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
118 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
84 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 83864, Sandpoint, 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
17,076
Population
1185.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83864?
46.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$70,496
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$43,290
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83864 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Sandpoint, 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)
$70,496 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
10,242housing units
10,242
Total Housing Units
8,471
Occupied Units
1,771
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$516,500
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,184
Median Rent
1990
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
429
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+329%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83864 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.5% | 266 |
| 2021 | +20.5% | 320 |
| 2022 | +28.5% | 411 |
| 2023 | -3.1% | 398 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 429 |
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 956 business establishments in ZIP 83864, employing approximately 8,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,410,000.
956
Businesses
8,482
Employees
$417.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 148 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 134 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 118 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 1.8% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 16 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
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 83864 vs 83847 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83847 | Naples, ID | 1,719 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83864, 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 (17,076 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 83864 in?
ZIP code 83864 (Sandpoint) 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 83864?
ZIP code 83864 in Sandpoint, ID has a population of 17,076 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83864?
The median household income in ZIP 83864 is $70,496, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83864?
The median home value in ZIP 83864 is $516,500, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83864?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83864 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83864?
ZIP code 83864 has 956 business establishments employing approximately 8,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83864?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83864 are: Construction (148), Health care and social assistance (134), Professional, scientific, and technical services (118). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83864?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83864 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. 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 83864?
In ZIP code 83864, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 83864?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83864 is 19.0 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 83864?
In ZIP code 83864, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83864?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83864 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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