83355 ZIP Code — Wendell, ID

Gooding County, Idaho

ZIP code 83355 is located in Wendell, Idaho, within Gooding County. It covers approximately 116.26 square miles and serves a population of 5,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83355

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $60,469. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 83355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,396

population

116.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wendell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83332 Hagerman (11.3 mi) 83316 Buhl (12.1 mi) 83330 Gooding (13.4 mi) 83328 Filer (13.6 mi) 83314 Bliss (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,396
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	116.26 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.7443
Longitude	-114.7354
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	50.8%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,396

Population

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$60,469

Median household income

$24,814

Per capita income

$218,800

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,250

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

225

185

5–9

149

227

10–14

182

243

15–19

195

202

20–24

161

482

25–34

386

411

35–44

329

289

45–54

232

164

55–59

132

154

60–64

123

212

65–74

170

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,527	28.3%
18 and over	3,869	71.7%
65 and over	645	12.0%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.9%

Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

Other race 12.5%

Two or more races 11.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,610	50.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,693	23.9%
Other race	889	12.5%
Two or more races	805	11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	0.9%
Asian	27	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	50.8%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$60,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,800
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	64.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	10.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	933	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	85	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	273	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	277	17.7%
Households with children under 18	572	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	27.2%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.8%	28.0%
Married	47.7%	53.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	1.4%	6.7%
Divorced	8.7%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 24.7%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	4.8%
Kindergarten	43	3.2%
Elementary school	681	50.2%
High school	347	25.6%
College / grad school	221	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.5%

Construction 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Other services 7.1%

Retail trade 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	31.3%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	26.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.6%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.0%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	25.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,891	90.6%
Spanish	637	13.0%
Other Indo-European	628	12.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,323	80.1%
Born in same state	4,316	80.0%
Born in different state	3,159	58.5%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,073	19.9%
Not a US citizen	170	15.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	282	5.2%
Arab	191	3.5%
English	145	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	2%
Polish	23	0.4%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.1%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83355

What city is ZIP code 83355 in?

ZIP code 83355 is primarily assigned to Wendell, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83355 in?

ZIP code 83355 falls within Gooding County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83355?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83355?

15% of residents in ZIP code 83355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 83355?

ZIP code 83355 has an estimated population of 5,396 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83355?

The median household income in ZIP code 83355 is $60,469, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83355 in?

ZIP code 83355 observes the MST timezone.