83246 ZIP Code — Lava Hot Springs, ID

Bannock County, Idaho

ZIP code 83246 is located in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, within Bannock County. It covers approximately 136.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83246

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $340,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,464. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83246 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,106

population

136.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lava Hot Springs	Acceptable
Lava Hot Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83250 Mccammon (9.6 mi) 83214 Arimo (12.3 mi) 83234 Downey (13.8 mi) 83217 Bancroft (14.5 mi) 83241 Grace (14.9 mi) 83245 Inkom (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,106
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	136.10 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.6031
Longitude	-112.0232
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	42.8%	48.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.7%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,106

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$79,464

Median household income

$39,982

Per capita income

$340,000

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

642

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	12.5%
18 and over	968	87.5%
65 and over	327	29.6%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	973	84.2%
Two or more races	107	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	49	4.2%
Other race	18	1.6%
Asian	8	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	48.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	17.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.7%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 5.2%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	5.2%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$79,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 37.8%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 15.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$340,000
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	38.4%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	14.8%
3 or more	64.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.4%
Electricity	28.9%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	289	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	31	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	70	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	49	11.2%
Households with children under 18	85	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	48.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	11.3%
Married	67.9%	75.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	3.0%
Divorced	9.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	17.6%
Elementary school	37	43.5%
High school	5	5.9%
College / grad school	28	32.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.9%

Professional & management 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 2.8%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.8%
Work from home	19.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,025	92.7%
Spanish	8	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,098	99.3%
Born in same state	1,098	99.3%
Born in different state	596	53.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	258	23.3%
Dutch	106	9.6%
Polish	46	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	2.9%
Italian	24	2.2%
Norwegian	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83246

What city is ZIP code 83246 in?

ZIP code 83246 is primarily assigned to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83246 in?

ZIP code 83246 falls within Bannock County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83246 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 83246 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 83246 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 83246 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83246 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 83246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83246?

The median home value in ZIP code 83246 is $340,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83246 in?

ZIP code 83246 observes the MST timezone.