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Bingham County
Basalt, ID
83218
83218 ZIP Code — Basalt, ID
Bingham County, Idaho
ZIP code 83218 is located in
Basalt ,
Idaho ,
within Bingham County .
It covers approximately 0.45 square miles and serves a population of
438 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83218
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,917. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 83218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
438
Population density
973 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
0.45 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.3197
Longitude
-112.1647
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.7%
41.6%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
35.0%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
35.8%
20.5%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$67,917
Median household income
$201,300
Median home value
$1,036
Median monthly rent
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 135 30.8% 18 and over 303 69.2% 65 and over 58 13.2% Median age 37.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Group Count % White 404 89% Hispanic or Latino 16 3.5% Other race 16 3.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 2% Two or more races 9 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.7%
41.6%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
35.0%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
35.8%
20.5%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
4.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 34.6% $150k–$200k 2.5% Median income $67,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $201,300 Median rent / month $1,036 Owner occupied 84.9% Renter occupied 15.1% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 89.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.7% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.6% 1990–1999 13.2% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 28.9% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 9.4% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 23.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 32.1% 4 bedrooms 30.2% 5+ bedrooms 7.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 7.5% 2 vehicles 28.3% 3 or more 58.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 79.2% Electricity 14.5% Propane / LP gas 2.5% Wood 3.1% Solar 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 98 61.6% Cohabiting couple 11 6.9% Male householder, no spouse 24 15.1% Female householder, no spouse 26 16.4% Households with children under 18 50 31.4% Households with seniors (65+) 45 28.3% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 20.6% Married 61.4% 60.6% Separated 1.2% 0.0% Widowed 3.5% 8.4% Divorced 9.9% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.9%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 1.8% Kindergarten 12 10.8% Elementary school 71 64.0% High school 19 17.1% College / grad school 7 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
17.4%
Finance & real estate
12.7%
Education & healthcare
11.3%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.4% Service 7.0% Sales & office 36.2% Natural resources & construction 26.3% Production & transportation 14.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.9% Government 12.7% Self-employed 0.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.8% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.9% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.6% Retirement income 23.3% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 33.1% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 24.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.0% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 18.9% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 17.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.5% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 23 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 5.9% 18–64 years 26.9% 65 and over 48.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.0% Public insurance 29.9% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 419 95.7% Spanish 2 0.5% Other Indo-European 2 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 432 98.6% Born in same state 429 97.9% Born in different state 333 76.0% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 6 1.4% Not a US citizen 5 83.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 86 19.6% Arab 41 9.4% Italian 36 8.2% Polish 35 8%
Ancestry Count % English 20 4.6% Dutch 6 1.4% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.3% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83218
What city is ZIP code 83218 in?
ZIP code 83218 is primarily assigned to Basalt, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83218 in?
ZIP code 83218 falls within Bingham County, Idaho.
Is ZIP code 83218 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 83218 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 83218?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 83218 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 83218 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 83218?
ZIP code 83218 has an estimated population of 438 residents, with a density of 969 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 83218 in?
ZIP code 83218 observes the MST timezone.
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