| ZIP Code | 83870 |
|---|---|
| City | Tensed |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Benewah County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,820 ft |
| Latitude | 47.138599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.853614 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 29 (15.9%) |
| Some College | 32 (17.6%) |
| Associates | 39 (21.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 79 (43.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,844 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 82% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,600 ▲ 54% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $465/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 148 |
| Vacant Units | 19 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 148 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 19 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 83870 is located in Tensed, Idaho, within Benewah County. With a population of 340, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 83870 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,844 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83870 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $428,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $465 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 83870 is primarily White (81.47%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 82% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83870 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 83870 in Tensed, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 340 residents, a median household income of $59,844, and a median home value of $428,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.