Benewah County, ID ZIP Codes
Idaho (ID) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
9,931
population (2021)
+7.0%
pop change since 2010
16009
FIPS code
Benewah County ZIP code map
About Benewah County
Benewah County is located in Idaho and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,931 as of 2021,
an increase of
7% from 9,285 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benewah County is 16009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,931 |
| 2010 population | 9,285 |
| Change | +7.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Idaho |
| FIPS code | 16009 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benewah County
ZIP codes for Benewah County, ID (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83824 | Desmet | Benewah | View map |
| 83830 | Fernwood | Benewah | View map |
| 83851 | Plummer | Benewah | View map |
| 83861 | Saint Maries | Benewah | View map |
| 83866 | Santa | Benewah | View map |
| 83870 | Tensed | Benewah | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,915
Population
46.5
Median age
$53,991
Median household income
$29,855
Per capita income
$271,600
Median home value
$612
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
3,759
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
276
Under 5
289
290
5–9
305
340
10–14
357
299
15–19
314
231
20–24
243
433
25–34
454
503
35–44
528
521
45–54
547
368
55–59
385
446
60–64
468
729
65–74
765
321
75–84
337
81
85+
85
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,263 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,652 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,318 | 25.7% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,470 | 83.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 822 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 474 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
26.3%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 26.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $53,991 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
28.5%
$300k–$500k
24.0%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,600 |
| Median rent / month | $612 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 23.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 18.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.8% |
| 3 or more | 45.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 31.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 12.2% |
| Wood | 48.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,040 | 59.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 254 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 839 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 763 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,125 | 28.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,615 | 48.2% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.7% | 25.2% |
| Married | 58.3% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
17.7%
HS graduate
24.2%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 103 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 137 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,054 | 47.7% |
| High school | 535 | 43.7% |
| College / grad school | 117 | 3.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Education & healthcare
14.1%
Construction
12.3%
Professional & management
12.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Public administration
6.9%
Other services
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 25.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.8% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 21.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
14.3%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,059 | 15.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 20.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.6% |
| Public insurance | 52.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,350 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 67 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 55 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,803 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 9,686 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 3,657 | 38.2% |
| Foreign born | 117 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 112 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 81 | 55.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,340 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 1,259 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 649 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 349 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 197 | 2% |
| German | 93 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 70 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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