83244 ZIP Code — Howe, ID

Butte County, Idaho

ZIP code 83244 is located in Howe, Idaho, within Butte County. It covers approximately 888.92 square miles and serves a population of 434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83244

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 $233,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 47% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a high rate of remote workers.

434

population

888.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83244 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83244

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howe	Acceptable
Howe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83255 Moore (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	434
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	888.92 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	43.7770
Longitude	-112.9758
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	41.9%	52.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	27.6%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	16.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

434

Population

31.4

Median age

Median household income

$27,000

Per capita income

$233,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

128

Housing units

3.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	31.3%
18 and over	298	68.7%
65 and over	35	8.1%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	421	96.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	52.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	27.6%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	16.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 48.5%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 2.4%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	48.5%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	2.4%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 51.9%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	19.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	48.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.9%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	2.4%
2 vehicles	19.5%
3 or more	78.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Wood	72.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	59	34.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	63	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	14.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	0.0%
Married	64.6%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 39.0%

Associate's degree 42.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.7%
Bachelor's or higher	3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	17.7%
Kindergarten	10	7.1%
Elementary school	92	65.2%
High school	7	5.0%
College / grad school	7	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 45.6%

Professional & management 26.7%

Other services 16.5%

Public administration 3.9%

Retail trade 3.4%

Education & healthcare 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	4.4%
Natural resources & construction	31.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	34.0%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	47.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.5%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	19.4%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	432	99.5%
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)	427	98.4%
Born in same state	427	98.4%
Born in different state	351	80.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.6%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	16.6%
Dutch	33	7.6%
Arab	24	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	3%
English	5	1.2%
Italian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83244

What city is ZIP code 83244 in?

ZIP code 83244 is primarily assigned to Howe, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83244 in?

ZIP code 83244 falls within Butte County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83244 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 83244 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83244?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 83244?

ZIP code 83244 has an estimated population of 434 residents.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83244?

The median home value in ZIP code 83244 is $233,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 83244 in?

ZIP code 83244 observes the MST timezone.