83342 ZIP Code — Malta, ID

Cassia County, Idaho

ZIP code 83342 is located in Malta, Idaho, within Cassia County. It covers approximately 1,228.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83342

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 $224,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,664. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

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 — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,370

population

1,228.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malta	Acceptable
Malta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83311 Albion (11.4 mi) 83323 Declo (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,370
Population density	1,370 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	1,228.82 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.2970
Longitude	-113.4204
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	60.1%	46.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	17.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,370

Population

1,370

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$52,664

Median household income

$23,682

Per capita income

$224,800

Median home value

$677

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

508

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	32.3%
18 and over	927	67.7%
65 and over	227	16.6%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,278	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	89	6.1%
Other race	56	3.8%
Two or more races	36	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	46.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	17.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$52,664

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 35.4%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,800
Median rent / month	$677
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	27.9%
4 bedrooms	31.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	46.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	65.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	304	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	71	16.2%
Households with children under 18	151	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	28.7%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	15.6%
Married	64.5%	67.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	6.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 34.2%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	6.3%
Kindergarten	18	4.7%
Elementary school	199	52.2%
High school	116	30.4%
College / grad school	24	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 2.7%

Construction 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	28.4%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.8%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	28.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.7%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 36.3%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	57.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,282	93.6%
Spanish	13	1.0%
Other Indo-European	13	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,345	98.2%
Born in same state	1,301	95.0%
Born in different state	805	58.8%
Foreign born	44	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	584	42.6%
Dutch	159	11.6%
Arab	81	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.3%
Italian	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83342

What city is ZIP code 83342 in?

ZIP code 83342 is primarily assigned to Malta, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83342 in?

ZIP code 83342 falls within Cassia County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83342 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 83342 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83342?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 83342 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 83342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83342?

18% of residents in ZIP code 83342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83342 in?

ZIP code 83342 observes the MST timezone.