| ZIP Code | 83650 |
|---|---|
| City | Murphy |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Owyhee County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 4,012 ft |
| Latitude | 42.896316 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.664341 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.3 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 18.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 110 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 54 (15%) |
| Associates | 131 (36.3%) |
| Bachelors | 10 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56 (15.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,375 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $308,300 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 313 |
| Vacant Units | 111 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 313 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 111 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 83650 is located in Murphy, Idaho, within Owyhee County. With a population of 550, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.3 years. Economically, 83650 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,375 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83650 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $308,300 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 83650 is primarily White (79.27%). Residents are less-educated — 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 83650 in Murphy, ID is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 550 residents, a median household income of $44,375, and a median home value of $308,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.