| ZIP Code | 83851 |
|---|---|
| City | Plummer |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Benewah County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,800 ft |
| Latitude | 47.296344 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.899761 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 392 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 150 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 195 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 124 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 180 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,917 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $865/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 915 |
| Vacant Units | 243 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 915 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 243 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 83851 is located in Plummer, Idaho, within Benewah County. With a population of 1,925, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 83851 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,917 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83851 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $865 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 83851 is majority White (54.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83851 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 83851 in Plummer, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,925 residents, a median household income of $55,917, and a median home value of $219,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.