83253 ZIP Code — May, ID
Lemhi County, Idaho
ZIP code 83253 is located in May, Idaho, within Lemhi County. It covers approximately 388.62 square miles and serves a population of 84 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.
84
population
388.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83253 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83253
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| May | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 84 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 388.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7177 |
| Longitude | -113.7632 |
| 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 | 60.0% | 61.1% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 26.6% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 10.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
84
Population
63.2
Median age
$69,091
Median household income
$32,810
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
64.3%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
15–19
0
15
20–24
2
27
60–64
3
23
75–84
3
6
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 4.8% |
| 18 and over | 80 | 95.2% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 39.3% |
| Median age | 63.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
4.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 95.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 4.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.0% | 61.1% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 26.6% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 10.3% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.7% |
$50k–$75k
64.3%
$100k–$150k
35.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 64.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 35.7% |
| Median income | $69,091 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
38.9%
$500k–$1M
61.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter occupied | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 78.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 36.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 50.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% |
| 3 or more | 75.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 75.0% |
| Wood | 25.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 64.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 39.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 60.7% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 58.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
69.8%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
15.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 4 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 17 | 81.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
61.6%
Construction
38.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 13.7% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 86.3% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.3% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 13.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 26.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
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 | 64.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 35.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 35.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 35.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26 | 32.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 56.0% |
| Under 18 | 100.0% |
| 18–64 years | 21.3% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 84 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 13.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 77 | 91.7% |
| Born in same state | 77 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 53 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 8.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 100.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.3% |
| Internet access | 75.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83253
What city is ZIP code 83253 in?
ZIP code 83253 is primarily assigned to May, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83253 in?
ZIP code 83253 falls within Lemhi County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83253 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 83253 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 83253 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 83253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 83253 have a large veteran population?
33% of civilians in ZIP code 83253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 83253?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 83253 in?
ZIP code 83253 observes the MST timezone.