83283 ZIP Code — Thatcher, ID

Franklin County, Idaho

ZIP code 83283 is located in Thatcher, Idaho, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 57.27 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83283

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The gap between median ($137,031) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83283 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

57.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thatcher	Acceptable
Thatcher	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83263 Preston (10.4 mi) 83241 Grace (12.6 mi) 83254 Montpelier (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	57.27 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	42.3518
Longitude	-111.6897
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	0.0%	38.0%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.3%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	23.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	27.5%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

21.7

Median age

$137,031

Median household income

$66,163

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

44.6%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	67	32.5%
18 and over	139	67.5%
65 and over	16	7.8%
Median age	21.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	206	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	38.0%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.3%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	23.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	27.5%	4.3%	4.7%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 39.5%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 34.9%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	39.5%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	34.9%
Median income	$137,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 18.6%

$1M+ 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	65.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	34.9%
5+ bedrooms	65.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	65.1%
Fuel oil	20.9%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	20	46.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	32.6%
Average household size	4.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	55.3%
Married	65.2%	44.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	13.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 39.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	44.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	40.8%
High school	15	15.3%
College / grad school	43	43.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 33.6%

Construction 30.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 10.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 41.8%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	46.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	14.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	194	94.2%
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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	114	55.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	158	76.7%
English	6	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83283

What city is ZIP code 83283 in?

ZIP code 83283 is primarily assigned to Thatcher, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83283 in?

ZIP code 83283 falls within Franklin County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83283 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 83283 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83283?

23% of residents in ZIP code 83283 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83283?

The median household income in ZIP code 83283 is $137,031, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 83283?

ZIP code 83283 has an estimated population of 206 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83283 in?

ZIP code 83283 observes the MST timezone.