| ZIP Code | 83342 |
|---|---|
| City | Malta |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Cassia County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 4,864 ft |
| Latitude | 42.144967 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -113.245397 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.30 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.3% ▼ 93% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 271 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 117 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 237 (25.2%) |
| Bachelors | 143 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 164 (17.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,161 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $291,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $723/mo |
| Total Units | 625 |
| Vacant Units | 145 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 625 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 145 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
ZIP code 83342 is located in Malta, Idaho, within Cassia County. With a population of 1,584, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 83342 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,161 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83342 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $291,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $723 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 83342 is primarily White (97.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83342 stands at 0.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 83342 in Malta, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,584 residents, a median household income of $56,161, and a median home value of $291,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.