ZIP Code 83870

ZIP code 83870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.5 square miles in Tensed, Benewah County, Idaho. The area is home to 312 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 83870 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83870 sits at $51,250 (30% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $28,335. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $486,100 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $455 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Benewah County, so you can benchmark 83870 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 →