| ZIP Code | 83355 |
|---|---|
| City | Wendell |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Gooding County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 3,322 ft |
| Latitude | 42.757435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.722206 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.33 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.2% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,161 (44%) |
| Some College | 256 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 507 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 319 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 371 (14.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,083 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,600 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $770/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,730 |
| Vacant Units | 98 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 98 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.33 |
ZIP code 83355 is located in Wendell, Idaho, within Gooding County. With a population of 5,451, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 83355 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,083 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83355 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $770 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 83355 is majority Hispanic (50.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83355 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 83355 in Wendell, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,451 residents, a median household income of $63,083, and a median home value of $236,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.