83805 ZIP Code — Bonners Ferry, ID

Boundary County, Idaho

ZIP code 83805 is located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, within Boundary County. It covers approximately 880.06 square miles and serves a population of 8,775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83805

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,970. 47% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83805 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,775

population

880.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83805 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83805

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bonners Ferry	Acceptable
Bonners Ferry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83821 Coolin (11.2 mi) 83848 Nordman (14.5 mi) 83847 Naples (17.9 mi) 83845 Moyie Springs (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,775
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	880.06 sq mi
Water area	8.04 sq mi
Latitude	48.7506
Longitude	-116.6335
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	54.9%	54.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,775

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$57,970

Median household income

$25,975

Per capita income

$321,300

Median home value

$822

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,911

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

307

Under 5

314

307

5–9

314

293

10–14

301

267

15–19

274

213

20–24

219

462

25–34

473

443

35–44

454

530

45–54

543

235

55–59

241

228

60–64

233

626

65–74

642

343

75–84

351

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,155	24.6%
18 and over	6,620	75.4%
65 and over	2,124	24.2%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 3.2%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,030	88%
Hispanic or Latino	348	3.8%
Other race	289	3.2%
Two or more races	171	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	161	1.8%
Asian	83	0.9%
Black or African American	41	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	54.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$57,970

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 34.1%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,300
Median rent / month	$822
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.7%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	25.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,769	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	237	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	537	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	598	19.0%
Households with children under 18	930	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,448	46.1%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	19.1%
Married	53.7%	56.2%
Separated	2.0%	1.7%
Widowed	3.2%	12.1%
Divorced	16.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	5.0%
Kindergarten	105	5.9%
Elementary school	978	55.2%
High school	418	23.6%
College / grad school	182	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Construction 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 43.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	649	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,154	92.9%
Spanish	179	2.2%
Other Indo-European	70	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	0.8%
Other languages	3	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,372	95.4%
Born in same state	8,225	93.7%
Born in different state	2,498	28.5%
Foreign born	147	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	403	4.6%
Not a US citizen	122	30.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,004	11.4%
Italian	929	10.6%
Arab	755	8.6%
Polish	313	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	123	1.4%
English	105	1.2%
German	67	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83805

What city is ZIP code 83805 in?

ZIP code 83805 is primarily assigned to Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83805 in?

ZIP code 83805 falls within Boundary County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83805 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 83805 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83805?

17% of residents in ZIP code 83805 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83805 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 83805 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83805?

The median home value in ZIP code 83805 is $321,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 83805 in?

ZIP code 83805 observes the PST timezone.