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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
$51,250
Median income
$486,100
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Idaho average), while per-capita income is $28,335. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $486,100 (28% above the state average), median rent at $455 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.0%.

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 -. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 83870?

43.8

Median Age

41.6%

Male

58.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$28,335

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83870 ranks nationally

Tensed, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

179

Total Housing Units

161

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$486,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$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

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Pop: 6,360
83851 standard
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Pop: 1,691
83830 standard
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Pop: 733
83824 standard
Desmet, ID
Pop: 348
83866 standard
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Pop: 320

Related Areas

Benewah County Tensed, ID Idaho

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.