83278 ZIP Code — Stanley, ID

Custer County, Idaho

ZIP code 83278 is located in Stanley, Idaho, within Custer County. It covers approximately 1,635.68 square miles and serves a population of 372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83278

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $617,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,629. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 86% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 99% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 76%.

Overall, ZIP code 83278 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

372

population

1,635.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83278 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83278

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83278. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanley	Acceptable
Stanley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83227 Clayton (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	372
Population density	372 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	1,635.68 sq mi
Water area	9.41 sq mi
Latitude	44.3262
Longitude	-114.7916
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	3.7%	60.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	65.3%	26.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	12.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

372

Population

372

People per sq mi

67.5

Median age

$76,629

Median household income

$38,327

Per capita income

$617,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.5%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

498

Housing units

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

55–59

60–64

174

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	372	100.0%
65 and over	264	71.0%
Median age	67.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	372	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	3.7%	60.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	65.3%	26.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	12.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.7%

$35k–$50k 1.5%

$75k–$100k 74.4%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	1.5%
$75k–$100k	74.4%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
Median income	$76,629

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 75.5%

$1M+ 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$617,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.5%
Renter occupied	1.5%
Vacant	61.1%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	49.1%
1980–1989	27.7%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	1.2%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	74.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.1%
Wood	15.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	85.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	28	14.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	85.6%
Average household size	1.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	0.0%
Married	67.9%	77.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	16.1%	22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 1.9%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 66.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	66.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 76.7%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Construction 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.7%
Service	76.7%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	99.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	85.6%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	75.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.0%
65 and over	91.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	71.0%
No insurance	21.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	372	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	372	100.0%
Born in same state	299	80.4%
Born in different state	213	57.3%
Foreign born	73	19.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	221	59.4%
Dutch	145	39%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83278

What city is ZIP code 83278 in?

ZIP code 83278 is primarily assigned to Stanley, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83278 in?

ZIP code 83278 falls within Custer County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83278 have an older population?

71% of residents in ZIP code 83278 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83278 have a large retiree population?

86% of households in ZIP code 83278 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 83278 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 83278 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83278?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 83278 in?

ZIP code 83278 observes the MST timezone.