| ZIP Code | 83217 |
|---|---|
| City | Bancroft |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Caribou County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 5,354 ft |
| Latitude | 42.769278 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.927009 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.1 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 148 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 88 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 108 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 49 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 127 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,114 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,500 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,050/mo ↑ 126% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 390 |
| Vacant Units | 105 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 105 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 83217 is located in Bancroft, Idaho, within Caribou County. With a population of 871, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.1 years. Economically, 83217 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,114 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83217 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,050 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 83217 is primarily White (87.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 83217 in Bancroft, ID is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 871 residents, a median household income of $75,114, and a median home value of $225,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.