83638 ZIP Code — Mccall, ID

Valley County, Idaho

ZIP code 83638 is located in Mccall, Idaho, within Valley County. It covers approximately 668.40 square miles and serves a population of 7,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83638

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 $561,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,585. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83638 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,410

population

668.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mccall	Acceptable
Mccall	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,410
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	668.40 sq mi
Water area	14.27 sq mi
Latitude	44.8122
Longitude	-115.4730
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	36.8%	40.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	32.6%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	23.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,410

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$85,585

Median household income

$40,558

Per capita income

$561,300

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

6,359

Housing units

42.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

163

171

5–9

140

285

10–14

235

217

15–19

179

200

20–24

165

550

25–34

452

650

35–44

534

312

45–54

256

393

55–59

324

188

60–64

154

707

65–74

582

158

75–84

130

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,474	19.9%
18 and over	5,936	80.1%
65 and over	1,644	22.2%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,296	97.7%
Two or more races	79	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	61	0.8%
Other race	31	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	40.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	32.6%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	23.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$85,585

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 45.8%

$1M+ 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$561,300
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	64.7%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.1%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	44.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	26.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,526	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	232	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	349	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	274	11.5%
Households with children under 18	499	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,048	44.0%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	29.2%
Married	49.2%	54.5%
Separated	0.5%	4.9%
Widowed	5.8%	4.0%
Divorced	8.7%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	42.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	124	8.5%
Kindergarten	47	3.2%
Elementary school	551	37.9%
High school	441	30.4%
College / grad school	290	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Construction 12.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 9.7%

Other services 8.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.4

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	559	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,049	95.1%
Spanish	21	0.3%
Other Indo-European	21	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,384	99.6%
Born in same state	7,243	97.7%
Born in different state	2,958	39.9%
Foreign born	141	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	11.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,478	19.9%
Italian	1,301	17.6%
Arab	471	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	179	2.4%
Polish	112	1.5%
Dutch	76	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83638

What city is ZIP code 83638 in?

ZIP code 83638 is primarily assigned to Mccall, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83638 in?

ZIP code 83638 falls within Valley County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83638 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 83638 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83638 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 83638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83638?

The median home value in ZIP code 83638 is $561,300.

Does ZIP code 83638 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 83638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83638 in?

ZIP code 83638 observes the MST timezone.