83255 ZIP Code — Moore, ID

Butte County, Idaho

ZIP code 83255 is located in Moore, Idaho, within Butte County. It covers approximately 208.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83255

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,011. 52% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,113
population
208.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83255 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83255

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City Status
Moore Acceptable
Moore Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
83244 Howe (6.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,113
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 208.22 sq mi
Water area 0.40 sq mi
Latitude 43.8425
Longitude -113.0769
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 49.6% 52.5% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 27.4% 27.6% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 17.9% 16.4% 19.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 3.5% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,113
Population
5
People per sq mi
42.4
Median age
$53,011
Median household income
$26,531
Per capita income
$223,000
Median home value
$828
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
465
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
37
61
5–9
50
32
10–14
27
56
15–19
47
7
20–24
6
74
25–34
61
43
35–44
35
42
45–54
35
43
55–59
36
35
60–64
29
100
65–74
82
54
75–84
45
18
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827925.1%
18 and over83474.9%
65 and over31328.1%
Median age42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Two or more races 2.4%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,07994.1%
Hispanic or Latino343%
Two or more races282.4%
Other race60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.6% 52.5% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 27.4% 27.6% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 17.9% 16.4% 19.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 3.5% 4.7%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 6.4%
$15k–$25k 7.6%
$25k–$35k 22.5%
$35k–$50k 7.6%
$50k–$75k 19.9%
$75k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 9.0%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k6.4%
$15k–$25k7.6%
$25k–$35k22.5%
$35k–$50k7.6%
$50k–$75k19.9%
$75k–$100k13.2%
$100k–$150k9.0%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$53,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%
$50k–$100k 2.3%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$150k–$200k 19.2%
$200k–$300k 44.5%
$300k–$500k 12.8%
$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$223,000
Median rent / month$828
Owner occupied81.3%
Renter occupied18.7%
Vacant22.2%
Single-family detached75.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.5%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–200915.6%
1990–199911.8%
1980–198910.7%
1970–197917.3%
1960–196911.4%
1950–195911.4%
1940–19498.5%
1939 or earlier10.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom6.6%
2 bedrooms26.8%
3 bedrooms40.1%
4 bedrooms18.9%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle17.7%
2 vehicles34.0%
3 or more47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Electricity48.0%
Propane / LP gas16.5%
Fuel oil7.8%
Wood22.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24557.9%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse8018.9%
Female householder, no spouse9823.2%
Households with children under 188820.8%
Households with seniors (65+)22553.2%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.6%3.4%
Married54.9%71.9%
Separated4.4%0.0%
Widowed5.8%11.8%
Divorced4.4%12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 36.2%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 16.5%
Graduate / professional 3.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool62.8%
Kindergarten2511.5%
Elementary school13562.2%
High school5123.5%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%
Agriculture & mining 14.6%
Wholesale trade 14.4%
Professional & management 13.4%
Other services 11.2%
Transportation & utilities 9.6%
Construction 6.5%
Manufacturing 4.5%
Retail trade 4.3%
Public administration 1.2%
Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.0%
Service8.6%
Sales & office12.0%
Natural resources & construction10.8%
Production & transportation28.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector56.7%
Government26.1%
Self-employed17.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.9%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home11.5%
Other means2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 12.9%
Under 18 years 19.7%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 13.9%
Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.2%
Retirement income36.6%
Supplemental Security0.7%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure37.3%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis29.2%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking13.7%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression19.0%
Fair or poor health16.9%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.1%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss15.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10512.6%
Disability%
Any disability20.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.1%
65 and over62.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.2%
Public insurance48.9%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,03292.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,10799.5%
Born in same state1,10799.5%
Born in different state74266.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen60.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French38034.1%
Arab736.6%
Dutch363.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian252.2%
Polish201.8%
English151.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.0%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83255

What city is ZIP code 83255 in?

ZIP code 83255 is primarily assigned to Moore, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83255 in?

ZIP code 83255 falls within Butte County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83255 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 83255 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83255 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 83255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 83255 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 83255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83255 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 83255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83255 in?

ZIP code 83255 observes the MST timezone.

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