US ZIP Code
83253

May, ID

Lemhi County  ·  Idaho

● Active
👥 98 Population ↑ 18% since 2019
🎂 66.2 Median Age ↓ 7% since 2019
🎓 44.6% College Grads
▲ 15% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code83253
CityMay
StateIdaho (ID)
CountyLemhi County
Area Code208/986
Elevation7,548 ft
Latitude44.535798
Longitude-113.754846
TimezoneBoise (DST)
FIPS16059
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 86.7% (85) Female 13.3% (13) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Race
White90.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
15%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.72
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate41 (55.4%)
Bachelors8 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree25 (33.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
HS Grad55.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
43%
$200k–300k
25%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Total Units194
Vacant Units158
Avg HH Size2.72

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
44%
$100k–150k
22%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
30–45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%

Summary

Total Units194
Vacant158
Owner Occupied77.8%
Renter Occupied22.2%
Avg HH Size2.72
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 83253 is in May, ID, in Lemhi County.
ZIP code 83253 is located in Idaho (ID).
ZIP code 83253 is in Lemhi County, ID.
ZIP 83253 observes the Boise timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 83253 is 98 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 83253

ZIP code 83253 is located in May, Idaho, within Lemhi County. With a population of 98, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.2 years.

The population of 83253 is primarily White (90.82%). Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average.

About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.

Overall, ZIP code 83253 in May, ID is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.