83254 ZIP Code — Montpelier, ID

Bear Lake County, Idaho

ZIP code 83254 is located in Montpelier, Idaho, within Bear Lake County. It covers approximately 558.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83254

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 $165,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $54,167. 45% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

3,527

population

558.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montpelier	Acceptable
Montpelier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83238 Geneva (12.8 mi) 83272 Saint Charles (16.2 mi) 83283 Thatcher (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,527
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	558.35 sq mi
Water area	3.20 sq mi
Latitude	42.3022
Longitude	-111.3408
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	46.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	36.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	15.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,527

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$54,167

Median household income

$28,482

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$603

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

1,398

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

125

151

5–9

145

10–14

100

15–19

111

20–24

108

210

25–34

202

193

35–44

187

198

45–54

191

55–59

116

60–64

112

216

65–74

209

140

75–84

136

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	852	24.2%
18 and over	2,675	75.8%
65 and over	799	22.7%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,431	95.9%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.4%
Other race	33	0.9%
Asian	32	0.9%
Two or more races	31	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	46.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	36.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	15.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$54,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$603
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	28.6%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.7%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	825	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	272	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	254	18.6%
Households with children under 18	348	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	544	39.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	19.3%
Married	66.2%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.1%	9.9%
Divorced	10.5%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	10.0%
Kindergarten	85	10.5%
Elementary school	350	43.1%
High school	182	22.4%
College / grad school	115	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.4%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Retail trade 7.1%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 3.2%

Other services 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	212	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,273	92.8%
Spanish	54	1.6%
Other Indo-European	34	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	20	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,417	96.9%
Born in same state	3,412	96.7%
Born in different state	2,042	57.9%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	110	3.1%
Not a US citizen	41	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,076	30.5%
Arab	170	4.8%
Italian	123	3.5%
Dutch	117	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	71	2%
English	45	1.3%
Irish	6	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83254

What city is ZIP code 83254 in?

ZIP code 83254 is primarily assigned to Montpelier, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83254 in?

ZIP code 83254 falls within Bear Lake County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83254 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 83254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83254?

The median home value in ZIP code 83254 is $165,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 83254?

ZIP code 83254 has an estimated population of 3,527 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83254?

The median household income in ZIP code 83254 is $54,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83254 in?

ZIP code 83254 observes the MST timezone.