| ZIP Code | 83543 |
|---|---|
| City | Nezperce |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 3,241 ft |
| Latitude | 46.273201 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.23343 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 100 (23%) |
| Some College | 74 (17%) |
| Associates | 98 (22.5%) |
| Bachelors | 66 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 97 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,643 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $186,400 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $600/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 298 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 298 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 83543 is located in Nezperce, Idaho, within Lewis County. With a population of 735, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 83543 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,643 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83543 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $186,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $600 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 83543 is primarily White (83.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83543 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 83543 in Nezperce, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 735 residents, a median household income of $59,643, and a median home value of $186,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.