83462 ZIP Code — Carmen, ID

Lemhi County, Idaho

ZIP code 83462 is located in Carmen, Idaho, within Lemhi County. It covers approximately 109.66 square miles and serves a population of 388 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83462

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 83462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

388

population

109.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carmen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83466 North Fork (8.1 mi) 83467 Salmon (13.5 mi) 83463 Gibbonsville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	388
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	109.66 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.2933
Longitude	-113.8580
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	61.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	26.6%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

388

Population

People per sq mi

64.6

Median age

Median household income

$28,949

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

296

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	7.0%
18 and over	361	93.0%
65 and over	187	48.2%
Median age	64.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Asian 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	378	97.4%
Asian	10	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	61.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	26.6%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 49.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	49.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.7%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 28.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	11.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	42.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	66.9%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	44	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	78	36.1%
Households with children under 18	15	6.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	174	80.6%
Average household size	1.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	20.4%
Married	61.5%	37.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	17.6%	41.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 30.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	21.3%
High school	7	8.8%
College / grad school	56	70.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.8%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Public administration 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	35.9%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.3%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	20.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	40.7%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.3

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.7%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	14.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	385	99.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	362	93.3%
Born in same state	358	92.3%
Born in different state	58	14.9%
Foreign born	4	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	6.7%
Not a US citizen	12	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	64	16.5%
French	53	13.7%
Italian	38	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	3.1%
Polish	5	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.7%
Internet access	92.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83462

What city is ZIP code 83462 in?

ZIP code 83462 is primarily assigned to Carmen, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83462 in?

ZIP code 83462 falls within Lemhi County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83462 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 83462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83462 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 83462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83462?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83462 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 83462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83462 in?

ZIP code 83462 observes the MST timezone.