83261 ZIP Code — Paris, ID

Bear Lake County, Idaho

ZIP code 83261 is located in Paris, Idaho, within Bear Lake County. It covers approximately 23.66 square miles and serves a population of 747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83261

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 $196,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,036. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83261 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

747
population
23.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83261 ZIP code map
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City Status
Paris Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 747
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 23.66 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 42.1937
Longitude -111.4711
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 37.4% 46.1% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 40.9% 36.0% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 21.7% 15.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

747
Population
32
People per sq mi
28.7
Median age
$78,036
Median household income
$23,568
Per capita income
$196,000
Median home value
$868
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
310
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
34
68
5–9
82
34
10–14
42
22
15–19
26
5
20–24
6
40
25–34
48
47
35–44
57
25
45–54
30
10
55–59
11
15
60–64
19
24
65–74
28
14
75–84
17
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832944.0%
18 and over41856.0%
65 and over9813.1%
Median age28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or more races 1.3%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
White65386%
American Indian / Alaska Native7810.3%
Hispanic or Latino121.6%
Two or more races101.3%
Other race60.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.4% 46.1% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 40.9% 36.0% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 21.7% 15.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 4.7%
Under $10k 1.0%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 22.0%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 4.8%
$50k–$75k 12.0%
$75k–$100k 24.9%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.0%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k22.0%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k4.8%
$50k–$75k12.0%
$75k–$100k24.9%
$100k–$150k21.1%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$78,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%
$50k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 12.4%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 20.0%
$300k–$500k 25.9%
$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,000
Median rent / month$868
Owner occupied88.5%
Renter occupied11.5%
Vacant37.4%
Single-family detached85.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.6%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)3.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.3%
2000–20099.3%
1990–19994.8%
1980–19899.3%
1970–197915.6%
1960–19693.6%
1950–19591.8%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier44.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.7%
2 bedrooms18.6%
3 bedrooms36.8%
4 bedrooms22.8%
5+ bedrooms19.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles32.5%
3 or more41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity18.2%
Propane / LP gas55.0%
Fuel oil2.9%
Wood16.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10751.2%
Cohabiting couple104.8%
Male householder, no spouse3918.7%
Female householder, no spouse5325.4%
Households with children under 188741.6%
Households with seniors (65+)6933.0%
Average household size3.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.3%27.2%
Married60.4%49.0%
Separated4.5%6.6%
Widowed3.0%10.1%
Divorced15.8%7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.5%
HS graduate 42.0%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.0%
Bachelor's or higher16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.8%
Kindergarten2811.7%
Elementary school15163.2%
High school4418.4%
College / grad school145.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Agriculture & mining 20.2%
Construction 13.9%
Retail trade 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Professional & management 3.6%
Information 2.0%
Public administration 2.0%
Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.7%
Service18.7%
Sales & office6.7%
Natural resources & construction21.0%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.2%
Government21.0%
Self-employed5.6%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.7%
Carpool12.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home6.9%
Other means2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)39.7

Poverty

All people 14.7%
Under 18 years 13.2%
18 and over 15.8%
Married-couple families 4.7%
Female-led households 65.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.4%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP13.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol31.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis26.6%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.9%
Depression18.8%
Fair or poor health13.5%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.0%
Visited dentist67.7%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans286.7%
Disability%
Any disability8.6%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years3.8%
65 and over37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.2%
Public insurance27.2%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only68591.7%
Spanish182.6%
Other Indo-European142.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)73197.9%
Born in same state72797.3%
Born in different state39052.2%
Foreign born40.5%
Naturalized citizen162.1%
Not a US citizen956.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French22229.7%
Italian699.2%
Dutch222.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab111.5%
English20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.0%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83261

What city is ZIP code 83261 in?

ZIP code 83261 is primarily assigned to Paris, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83261 in?

ZIP code 83261 falls within Bear Lake County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83261 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 83261 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 83261 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 83261 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83261 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 83261 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 83261?

ZIP code 83261 has an estimated population of 747 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83261 in?

ZIP code 83261 observes the MST timezone.

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