Tensed, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83870
Benewah County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 312
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $486,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tensed pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83870 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 83870 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tensed, Benewah County, Idaho, home to just 312 residents across 183.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83870 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (30% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,335. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $486,100 (28% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $455.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Benewah County, so 83870 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 83870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tensed, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83870.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 83870, Tensed, 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
312
Population
183.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83870?
43.8
Median Age
41.6%
Male
58.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$51,250
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,335
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83870 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Tensed, 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)
$51,250 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
179housing units
179
Total Housing Units
161
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$486,100
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$455
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 83870, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,049,000.
13
Businesses
42
Employees
$2.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 23.1% |
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 83870 vs 83824 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83824 | Desmet, ID | 348 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83870, 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 83870 in?
ZIP code 83870 (Tensed) 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 83870?
ZIP code 83870 in Tensed, ID has a population of 312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83870?
The median household income in ZIP 83870 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83870?
The median home value in ZIP 83870 is $486,100, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83870 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83870?
ZIP code 83870 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83870 are: Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83870?
In ZIP code 83870, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83870?
In ZIP code 83870, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83870 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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