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Butte County
Arco, ID
83213
83213 ZIP Code — Arco, ID
Butte County, Idaho
ZIP code 83213 is located in
Arco ,
Idaho ,
within Butte County .
It covers approximately 676.78 square miles and serves a population of
1,299 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83213
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($36,862) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 83213 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Arco
Acceptable
Arco
Preferred
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,299
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
676.78 sq mi
Water area
0.43 sq mi
Latitude
43.5327
Longitude
-113.3073
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
52.5%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
27.6%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
16.4%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$36,862
Median household income
$127,200
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 288 22.2% 18 and over 1,011 77.8% 65 and over 265 20.4% Median age 48.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,092 78% Two or more races 193 13.8% Hispanic or Latino 101 7.2% Other race 14 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
52.5%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
27.6%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
16.4%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 12.1% $15k–$25k 13.1% $25k–$35k 12.3% $35k–$50k 17.9% $50k–$75k 16.3% $75k–$100k 8.3% $100k–$150k 8.5% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 2.9% Median income $36,862
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $127,200 Median rent / month $532 Owner occupied 76.3% Renter occupied 23.7% Vacant 27.0% Single-family detached 64.0% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 17.7% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 9.1% 1980–1989 11.7% 1970–1979 30.1% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 14.6% 1939 or earlier 9.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 11.9% 2 bedrooms 26.8% 3 bedrooms 37.5% 4 bedrooms 20.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.2% 1 vehicle 37.3% 2 vehicles 25.2% 3 or more 26.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.3% Electricity 56.5% Propane / LP gas 11.2% Fuel oil 3.1% Wood 18.8% Solar 0.4% No fuel used 5.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 184 35.4% Cohabiting couple 30 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 105 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 201 38.7% Households with children under 18 121 23.3% Households with seniors (65+) 176 33.8% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.0% 17.4% Married 48.7% 45.0% Separated 2.1% 1.3% Widowed 3.2% 20.7% Divorced 14.9% 15.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.3% Bachelor's or higher 19.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 5.7% Kindergarten 8 2.3% Elementary school 166 47.7% High school 57 16.4% College / grad school 97 27.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Professional & management
11.3%
Public administration
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 30.6% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 14.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.4% Government 27.4% Self-employed 15.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.2% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 1.5% Walk 7.0% Work from home 8.5% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 16.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.5%
Female-led households
77.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.7% Retirement income 25.4% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 20.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.7% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 24.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 15.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 61.7% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 105 10.4%
Disability % Any disability 21.0% Under 18 10.1% 18–64 years 21.4% 65 and over 33.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.0% Public insurance 46.7% No insurance 13.1% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,259 96.9% Spanish 86 6.8% Other Indo-European 53 4.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 33 2.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,228 94.5% Born in same state 1,221 94.0% Born in different state 641 49.3% Foreign born 7 0.5% Naturalized citizen 71 5.5% Not a US citizen 9 12.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 237 18.2% Arab 114 8.8% Italian 33 2.5% Dutch 18 1.4%
Ancestry Count % English 17 1.3% German 6 0.5% Polish 5 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.0% Internet access 83.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83213
What city is ZIP code 83213 in?
ZIP code 83213 is primarily assigned to Arco, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83213 in?
ZIP code 83213 falls within Butte County, Idaho.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83213?
34% of residents in ZIP code 83213 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 83213 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 83213 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83213?
The median home value in ZIP code 83213 is $127,200.
Does ZIP code 83213 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 83213 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 83213 in?
ZIP code 83213 observes the MST timezone.
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