83852 ZIP Code — Ponderay, ID

Bonner County, Idaho

ZIP code 83852 is located in Ponderay, Idaho, within Bonner County. It covers approximately 2.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83852

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,400. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $42,361. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 83852 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,189

population

2.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ponderay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83864 Sandpoint (4 mi) 83860 Sagle (8.4 mi) 83856 Priest River (13.9 mi) 83836 Hope (14.4 mi) 83813 Cocolalla (16 mi) 83809 Careywood (18 mi) 83811 Clark Fork (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,189
Population density	476 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	2.50 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	48.3048
Longitude	-116.5350
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	75.9%	48.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,189

Population

476

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$42,361

Median household income

$25,138

Per capita income

$344,400

Median home value

$899

Median monthly rent

32.2%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

13.2%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	19.9%
18 and over	952	80.1%
65 and over	270	22.7%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Two or more races 8.4%

Black or African American 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	958	79.2%
Two or more races	102	8.4%
Black or African American	94	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.7%
Other race	18	1.5%
Asian	17	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	48.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 23.6%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	23.6%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$42,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 45.9%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$344,400
Median rent / month	$899
Owner occupied	32.2%
Renter occupied	67.8%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	30.5%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	52.8%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	55.8%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	10.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	65.0%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	27.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	172	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	191	35.8%
Households with children under 18	132	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	47.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	23.0%
Married	37.1%	44.4%
Separated	5.6%	2.9%
Widowed	4.1%	8.1%
Divorced	8.0%	21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.7%
Kindergarten	6	3.3%
Elementary school	77	42.8%
High school	63	35.0%
College / grad school	31	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.7%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Professional & management 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Other services 3.2%

Construction 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Public administration 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	5.7%
Walk	12.6%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 36.3%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	25.5%
65 and over	62.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,104	92.9%
Spanish	15	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	12	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,167	98.1%
Born in same state	1,127	94.8%
Born in different state	332	27.9%
Foreign born	40	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.9%
Not a US citizen	2	9.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	192	16.1%
French	97	8.2%
Arab	70	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	4.8%
English	32	2.7%
Dutch	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83852

What city is ZIP code 83852 in?

ZIP code 83852 is primarily assigned to Ponderay, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83852 in?

ZIP code 83852 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83852 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 83852 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83852?

22% of residents in ZIP code 83852 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83852?

13% 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 83852 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 83852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 83852 in?

ZIP code 83852 observes the PST timezone.