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Caribou County
Bancroft, ID
83217
83217 ZIP Code — Bancroft, ID
Caribou County, Idaho
ZIP code 83217 is located in
Bancroft ,
Idaho ,
within Caribou County .
It covers approximately 299.54 square miles and serves a population of
947 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83217
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,156. The poverty rate of 2% is below 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 83217 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
947
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
299.54 sq mi
Water area
0.41 sq mi
Latitude
42.7970
Longitude
-111.9154
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.5%
43.9%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
39.7%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
21.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.4%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$80,156
Median household income
$223,800
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 198 20.9% 18 and over 749 79.1% 65 and over 144 15.2% Median age 31.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 900 94.4% Two or more races 47 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.5%
43.9%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
39.7%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
21.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.4%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $15k–$25k 3.5% $25k–$35k 4.2% $35k–$50k 16.0% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 26.2% $150k–$200k 11.5% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $80,156
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $223,800 Median rent / month $1,025 Owner occupied 92.7% Renter occupied 7.3% Vacant 25.8% Single-family detached 87.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.8% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.9% 2000–2009 16.8% 1990–1999 6.2% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 2.8% 1950–1959 14.5% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 23.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 19.0% 3 bedrooms 33.9% 4 bedrooms 36.0% 5+ bedrooms 7.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 7.0% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 62.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.7% Electricity 8.9% Propane / LP gas 24.3% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 10.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 239 76.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 21 6.7% Female householder, no spouse 53 16.9% Households with children under 18 82 26.2% Households with seniors (65+) 103 32.9% Average household size 3.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.5% 20.5% Married 57.4% 60.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.3% 13.9% Divorced 3.8% 5.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
33.9%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.2% Bachelor's or higher 25.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 7.4% Kindergarten 14 5.4% Elementary school 57 22.1% High school 78 30.2% College / grad school 90 34.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Agriculture & mining
21.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.9%
Professional & management
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.8% Service 29.0% Sales & office 12.3% Natural resources & construction 12.9% Production & transportation 12.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.1% Government 17.1% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.2% Carpool 23.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 8.6% Other means 2.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.6% Retirement income 24.0% Supplemental Security 0.3% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 1.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 33.8% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 25.9% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 22.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.6% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 15.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.3% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 87.5% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 11.8% Under 18 7.6% 18–64 years 9.8% 65 and over 26.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.2% Public insurance 25.7% No insurance 12.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 880 92.9% 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) 947 100.0% Born in same state 947 100.0% Born in different state 555 58.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 269 28.4% Italian 138 14.6% Dutch 89 9.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 31 3.3% Polish 14 1.5% English 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.1% Internet access 98.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83217
What city is ZIP code 83217 in?
ZIP code 83217 is primarily assigned to Bancroft, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83217 in?
ZIP code 83217 falls within Caribou County, Idaho.
Is ZIP code 83217 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 83217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 83217?
ZIP code 83217 has an estimated population of 947 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83217?
The median home value in ZIP code 83217 is $223,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 83217?
The median household income in ZIP code 83217 is $80,156, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 83217 in?
ZIP code 83217 observes the MST timezone.
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