83650 ZIP Code — Murphy, ID

Owyhee County, Idaho

ZIP code 83650 is located in Murphy, Idaho, within Owyhee County. It covers approximately 1,455.97 square miles and serves a population of 501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83650

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $260,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,768. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

501

population

1,455.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murphy	Acceptable
Murphy	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	501
Population density	501 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	1,455.97 sq mi
Water area	2.60 sq mi
Latitude	43.0420
Longitude	-116.6277
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	41.9%	52.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	32.1%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

501

Population

501

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$52,768

Median household income

$24,128

Per capita income

$260,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

300

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	15.8%
18 and over	422	84.2%
65 and over	138	27.5%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Two or more races 14.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	405	68.6%
Hispanic or Latino	89	15.1%
Two or more races	87	14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.2%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	52.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	32.1%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 20.3%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 28.2%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	20.3%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	28.2%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$52,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 41.1%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	46.5%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	36.0%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.6%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Wood	42.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	15	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	40	22.6%
Households with children under 18	42	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	48.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	16.0%
Married	67.1%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	7.0%
Divorced	6.0%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 37.8%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	50.5%
High school	41	45.1%
College / grad school	4	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Public administration 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Information 3.5%

Construction 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	41.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.2%
Government	45.9%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	22.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	27.8%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	21.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	491	98.0%
Spanish	6	1.2%
Other Indo-European	6	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	499	99.6%
Born in same state	499	99.6%
Born in different state	236	47.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	12.2%
Italian	59	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	3.6%
Polish	17	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83650

What city is ZIP code 83650 in?

ZIP code 83650 is primarily assigned to Murphy, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83650 in?

ZIP code 83650 falls within Owyhee County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83650 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 83650 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83650 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 83650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83650?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83650 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 83650 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83650 in?

ZIP code 83650 observes the MST timezone.