83623 ZIP Code — Glenns Ferry, ID

Elmore County, Idaho

ZIP code 83623 is located in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, within Elmore County. It covers approximately 246.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83623

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $49,063. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 83623 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,580

population

246.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenns Ferry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83627 Hammett (14.2 mi) 83647 Mountain Home (18 mi) 83322 Corral (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,580
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	246.59 sq mi
Water area	1.27 sq mi
Latitude	43.1243
Longitude	-115.3362
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	76.3%	55.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	31.4%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,580

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$49,063

Median household income

$25,091

Per capita income

$147,100

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

139

45–54

149

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	308	19.5%
18 and over	1,272	80.5%
65 and over	332	21.0%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,353	77.3%
Two or more races	175	10%
Hispanic or Latino	171	9.8%
Other race	30	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	1.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.3%	55.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	31.4%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 16.3%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	16.3%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$49,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,100
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.4%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	110	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	155	25.3%
Households with children under 18	118	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	43.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	24.6%
Married	64.3%	46.0%
Separated	3.3%	1.4%
Widowed	2.2%	11.6%
Divorced	10.3%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.9%
Kindergarten	16	4.2%
Elementary school	170	45.0%
High school	24	6.3%
College / grad school	161	42.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Public administration 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 4.2%

Information 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	27.7%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	31.7%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 60.5%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 17.0%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	12.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	199	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,489	94.2%
Spanish	103	6.9%
Other Indo-European	103	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,447	91.6%
Born in same state	1,426	90.3%
Born in different state	711	45.0%
Foreign born	21	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	133	8.4%
Not a US citizen	39	29.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	351	22.2%
Italian	108	6.8%
Arab	44	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	2.3%
Dutch	33	2.1%
Polish	26	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83623

What city is ZIP code 83623 in?

ZIP code 83623 is primarily assigned to Glenns Ferry, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83623 in?

ZIP code 83623 falls within Elmore County, Idaho.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83623?

31% of residents in ZIP code 83623 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83623 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 83623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83623?

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 83623 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 83623 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83623 in?

ZIP code 83623 observes the MST timezone.