83812 ZIP Code — Clarkia, ID
Shoshone County, Idaho
ZIP code 83812 is located in Clarkia, Idaho, within Shoshone County. It covers approximately 24.31 square miles and serves a population of 16 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.
16
population
24.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83812 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83812
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clarkia | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.0316 |
| Longitude | -116.2360 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| 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 | 63.6% | 57.9% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 30.7% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 10.1% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
16
Population
1
People per sq mi
70.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$39,438
Per capita income
$125,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
36
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
45–54
2
1
55–59
0
3
65–74
3
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 16 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 68.8% |
| Median age | 70.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.6% | 57.9% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 30.7% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 10.1% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
$15k–$25k
20.0%
$25k–$35k
20.0%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
10.0%
$75k–$100k
30.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 20.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 30.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.0%
$50k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
50.0%
$200k–$300k
10.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 72.2% |
| Single-family detached | 80.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 30.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 40.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 40.0% |
| Fuel oil | 20.0% |
| Wood | 40.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 80.0% |
| Average household size | 1.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 22.2% | 28.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
18.8%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
31.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
30.0%
Agriculture & mining
20.0%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail trade
10.0%
Education & healthcare
10.0%
Other services
10.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 40.0% |
| Sales & office | 30.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 30.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 40.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 30.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 80.0% |
| Retirement income | 30.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| High blood pressure | 40.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart disease | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 9.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 14.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 18.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 68.8% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 2 | 12.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 12.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13 | 81.3% |
| Born in same state | 12 | 75.0% |
| Born in different state | 5 | 31.3% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 6.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 18.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 18.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 12.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 62.5% |
| Internet access | 70.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83812
What city is ZIP code 83812 in?
ZIP code 83812 is primarily assigned to Clarkia, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83812 in?
ZIP code 83812 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83812 have an older population?
69% of residents in ZIP code 83812 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 83812 have a large retiree population?
80% of households in ZIP code 83812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 83812?
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 83812 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 83812 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 83812 in?
ZIP code 83812 observes the PST timezone.