Santa, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83866

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

320
2/sq mi
$31,711
Median income
$271,300
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83866 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.4 square miles in Santa, Benewah County, Idaho. The area is home to 320 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 83866 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83866 sits at $31,711 (57% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $17,616. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $271,300 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Benewah County, so you can benchmark 83866 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 →

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 83866, Santa, 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

320

Population

168.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83866?

51.6

Median Age

67.0%

Male

33.0%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,711

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$17,616

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83866 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,711 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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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 19.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

278

Total Housing Units

163

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$271,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 83866, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $503,000.

4

Businesses

17

Employees

$503K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 83866 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 83866 ranks #3 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 83866 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 83866 ranks #3 of 3 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
83830 Fernwood, ID 733 6.0 mi
83861 Saint Maries, ID 6,360 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83866 in?
ZIP code 83866 (Santa) 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 83866?
ZIP code 83866 in Santa, ID has a population of 320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83866?
The median household income in ZIP 83866 is $31,711, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83866?
The median home value in ZIP 83866 is $271,300, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83866?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83866 is White at 80.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83866?
ZIP code 83866 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83866?
In ZIP code 83866, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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