83520 ZIP Code — Ahsahka, ID

Clearwater County, Idaho

ZIP code 83520 is located in Ahsahka, Idaho, within Clearwater County. It covers approximately 11.11 square miles and serves a population of 314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83520

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 $190,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry.

36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 83520 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

314

population

11.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ahsahka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83541 Lenore (5.7 mi) 83545 Peck (8.6 mi) 83544 Orofino (9.7 mi) 83537 Kendrick (12.9 mi) 83548 Reubens (14.7 mi) 83543 Nezperce (16.8 mi) 83535 Juliaetta (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	314
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	11.11 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	46.5173
Longitude	-116.3348
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
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	54.3%	53.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	10.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

314

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

Median household income

$12,798

Per capita income

$190,600

Median home value

$922

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

43.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	5.1%
18 and over	298	94.9%
65 and over	45	14.3%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	300	95.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	2.5%
Two or more races	6	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	53.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	10.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 36.1%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 30.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	36.1%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	30.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 34.1%

$200k–$300k 43.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,600
Median rent / month	$922
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	43.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	32.6%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	35.9%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	18.5%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	12.5%
3 or more	62.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	26.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	23	31.9%
Households with children under 18	8	11.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	45.8%
Average household size	4.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.3%	42.7%
Married	26.0%	36.4%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.6%
Divorced	6.6%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 73.9%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	50.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	8	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 54.8%

Retail trade 29.0%

Construction 8.1%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	29.0%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	43.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	29.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	29.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.4%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	36.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	314	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)	314	100.0%
Born in same state	314	100.0%
Born in different state	48	15.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	14%
French	44	14%
Arab	26	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	2.2%
Polish	7	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.9%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83520

What city is ZIP code 83520 in?

ZIP code 83520 is primarily assigned to Ahsahka, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83520 in?

ZIP code 83520 falls within Clearwater County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83520 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 83520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83520?

19% of residents in ZIP code 83520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83520 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 83520 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83520?

The median home value in ZIP code 83520 is $190,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 83520 in?

ZIP code 83520 observes the PST timezone.