Smelterville, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83868
Shoshone County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 769
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,270
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smelterville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83868 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 83868 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smelterville, Shoshone County, Idaho, home to just 769 residents across 24.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83868 reports a modest median household income of $51,270 (30% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,691. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,300 (65% below the average Idaho ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 63.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shoshone County, so 83868 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 83868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smelterville, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83868.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 83868, Smelterville, 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
769
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83868?
49.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$51,270
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$32,691
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83868 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Smelterville, 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)
$51,270 10th percentile higher than 10% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Idaho ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
527housing units
527
Total Housing Units
495
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,300
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 83868, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,786,000.
17
Businesses
281
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 23.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 17.6% |
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 83868 vs 83839 →
ZIP 83868 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83837
Kellogg (83837)
3,063 residents
- 83850
Pinehurst (83850)
2,129 residents
- 83839
Kingston (83839)
1,417 residents
- 83868 769
Smelterville (83868)
769 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83868 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83868 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83850
Pinehurst (83850)
$67,574 median income
- 83839
Kingston (83839)
$63,889 median income
- 83868
Smelterville (83868)
$51,270 median income
- 83837
Kellogg (83837)
$45,885 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 83868 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83868, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 83868 in?
ZIP code 83868 (Smelterville) is located in Shoshone County, Idaho. Shoshone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shoshone-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83868?
ZIP code 83868 in Smelterville, ID has a population of 769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83868?
The median household income in ZIP 83868 is $51,270, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83868?
The median home value in ZIP 83868 is $133,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83868 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83868?
ZIP code 83868 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83868?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83868 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83868?
In ZIP code 83868, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83868 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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