83809 ZIP Code — Careywood, ID

Bonner County, Idaho

ZIP code 83809 is located in Careywood, Idaho, within Bonner County. It covers approximately 16.91 square miles and serves a population of 460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83809

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 $429,200.

Median household income is $121,156. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 83809 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

460

population

16.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Careywood	Acceptable
Careywood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83813 Cocolalla (5.7 mi) 83803 Bayview (7.4 mi) 83801 Athol (8.2 mi) 83860 Sagle (9.6 mi) 83811 Clark Fork (12.7 mi) 83869 Spirit Lake (16.6 mi) 83835 Hayden (17 mi) 83852 Ponderay (18 mi) 83804 Blanchard (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	460
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	16.91 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	48.0452
Longitude	-116.5489
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	0.0%	48.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	46.4%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	53.6%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

460

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$121,156

Median household income

$65,899

Per capita income

$429,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

266

Housing units

3.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	460	100.0%
65 and over	28	6.1%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	460	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	48.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	46.4%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	53.6%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

$50k–$75k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k+ 17.3%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	33.8%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	20.3%
$200k+	17.3%
Median income	$121,156

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$500k–$1M 33.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$429,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	48.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	23.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	60.2%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.8%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	49.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	22.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	62	26.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	16	6.9%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	27.0%
Married	68.3%	67.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	7.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 60.3%

Some college, no degree 3.2%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 81.3%

Retail trade 18.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	50.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.9%
Carpool	18.7%
Public transit	15.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	8.7%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	460	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)	460	100.0%
Born in same state	460	100.0%
Born in different state	62	13.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	8.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.2%
Internet access	73.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83809

What city is ZIP code 83809 in?

ZIP code 83809 is primarily assigned to Careywood, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83809 in?

ZIP code 83809 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83809?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83809 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 83809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83809?

The median home value in ZIP code 83809 is $429,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83809?

The median household income in ZIP code 83809 is $121,156, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83809 in?

ZIP code 83809 observes the PST timezone.