| ZIP Code | 83544 |
|---|---|
| City | Orofino |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Clearwater County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 3,171 ft |
| Latitude | 46.490702 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.153159 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,443 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 710 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 1,044 (22.3%) |
| Bachelors | 457 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,018 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,614 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $879/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,864 |
| Vacant Units | 491 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,864 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 491 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 83544 is located in Orofino, Idaho, within Clearwater County. With a population of 6,476, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.7 years. Economically, 83544 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,614 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83544 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $879 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 83544 is primarily White (86.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83544 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 83544 in Orofino, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,476 residents, a median household income of $64,614, and a median home value of $259,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.