| ZIP Code | 83830 |
|---|---|
| City | Fernwood |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Benewah County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,803 ft |
| Latitude | 47.078864 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.352745 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 71.5 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 133 (59.6%) |
| Some College | 1 (0.4%) |
| Associates | 3 (1.3%) |
| Bachelors | 85 (38.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1 (0.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $32,378 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,700 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 196 |
| Vacant Units | 53 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 196 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 53 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 83830 is located in Fernwood, Idaho, within Benewah County. With a population of 293, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 71.5 years. Economically, 83830 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $32,378 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83830 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,700 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 83830 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 83830 in Fernwood, ID is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 293 residents, a median household income of $32,378, and a median home value of $227,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.