83849 ZIP Code — Osburn, ID

Shoshone County, Idaho

ZIP code 83849 is located in Osburn, Idaho, within Shoshone County. It covers approximately 17.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83849

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 $163,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,023. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 83849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,240
population
17.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83849 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83849

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City Status
Osburn Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,240
Population density 127 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 17.70 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 47.5350
Longitude -116.0167
Timezone Pacific (PT)
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 54.5% 57.9% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 30.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 10.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.3% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,240
Population
127
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$46,023
Median household income
$22,729
Per capita income
$163,000
Median home value
$687
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
795
Housing units
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
99
Under 5
115
50
5–9
58
140
10–14
162
28
15–19
32
44
20–24
50
116
25–34
134
100
35–44
115
161
45–54
186
59
55–59
69
59
60–64
68
109
65–74
127
58
75–84
68
15
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866729.8%
18 and over1,57370.2%
65 and over39517.6%
Median age41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Black or African American 0.7%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,13193.5%
Two or more races602.6%
Hispanic or Latino391.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native261.1%
Black or African American160.7%
Other race70.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 57.9% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 30.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 10.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.3% 4.7%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 18.1%
$25k–$35k 12.1%
$35k–$50k 21.3%
$50k–$75k 17.2%
$75k–$100k 8.8%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k18.1%
$25k–$35k12.1%
$35k–$50k21.3%
$50k–$75k17.2%
$75k–$100k8.8%
$100k–$150k12.8%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$46,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%
$50k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 20.1%
$200k–$300k 28.9%
$300k–$500k 8.2%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,000
Median rent / month$687
Owner occupied81.4%
Renter occupied18.6%
Vacant4.1%
Single-family detached77.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20094.3%
1990–19994.0%
1980–19898.5%
1970–197914.7%
1960–196916.2%
1950–195919.1%
1940–19499.2%
1939 or earlier21.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom9.4%
2 bedrooms31.7%
3 bedrooms40.2%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle33.5%
2 vehicles41.9%
3 or more21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.8%
Electricity26.3%
Propane / LP gas1.1%
Wood3.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33836.5%
Cohabiting couple566.0%
Male householder, no spouse25727.7%
Female householder, no spouse27629.8%
Households with children under 1822524.3%
Households with seniors (65+)30733.1%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.4%17.0%
Married45.7%43.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.8%22.9%
Divorced17.2%16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 43.2%
Some college, no degree 32.4%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 4.1%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten286.3%
Elementary school32572.7%
High school429.4%
College / grad school5211.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%
Retail trade 19.5%
Construction 14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%
Agriculture & mining 10.6%
Professional & management 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Manufacturing 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Information 1.5%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service20.2%
Sales & office21.5%
Natural resources & construction22.6%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.7%
Government11.2%
Self-employed2.2%
Unpaid family workers1.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.2%
Carpool11.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.3%
Work from home5.0%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)19.8

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 8.8%
18 and over 17.4%
Married-couple families 5.3%
Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.6%
Retirement income22.8%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP16.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.4%
High blood pressure38.9%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis32.2%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking13.6%
No physical activity28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health19.6%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health14.8%
No health insurance16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.0%
Visited dentist55.7%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1449.2%
Disability%
Any disability26.6%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years29.2%
65 and over61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.6%
Public insurance52.6%
No insurance16.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,02690.4%
Spanish572.8%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander502.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,17096.9%
Born in same state2,16396.6%
Born in different state1,17152.3%
Foreign born70.3%
Naturalized citizen703.1%
Not a US citizen2332.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French41718.6%
Italian1948.7%
Polish1044.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab592.6%
English70.3%
German60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83849

What city is ZIP code 83849 in?

ZIP code 83849 is primarily assigned to Osburn, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83849 in?

ZIP code 83849 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83849?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 83849 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 83849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83849 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 83849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83849?

The median home value in ZIP code 83849 is $163,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83849 in?

ZIP code 83849 observes the PST timezone.

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