83811 ZIP Code — Clark Fork, ID

Bonner County, Idaho

ZIP code 83811 is located in Clark Fork, Idaho, within Bonner County. It covers approximately 106.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83811

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $42,163. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 83811 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,701

population

106.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83811 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83811

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clark Fork	Acceptable
Clark Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83809 Careywood (12.7 mi) 83860 Sagle (14.5 mi) 83803 Bayview (16 mi) 59844 Heron (16.8 mi) 83813 Cocolalla (17.4 mi) 83836 Hope (17.5 mi) 83864 Sandpoint (19.4 mi) 83852 Ponderay (19.8 mi) 83801 Athol (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,701
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	106.24 sq mi
Water area	12.63 sq mi
Latitude	48.0766
Longitude	-116.2769
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	68.4%	48.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,701

Population

People per sq mi

59.6

Median age

$42,163

Median household income

$23,936

Per capita income

$222,000

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

62.3%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

652

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

180

65–74

186

103

75–84

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	12.3%
18 and over	1,492	87.7%
65 and over	672	39.5%
Median age	59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,579	89.8%
Two or more races	78	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	57	3.2%
Other race	39	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	48.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	31.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	16.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 18.8%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	18.8%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$42,163

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,000
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	62.3%
Renter occupied	37.7%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	28.1%
2 bedrooms	41.1%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	29.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	57.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	289	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	123	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	183	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	169	22.1%
Households with children under 18	127	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	404	52.9%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	10.9%
Married	40.5%	38.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	12.0%
Divorced	11.4%	38.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.9%
Kindergarten	11	4.8%
Elementary school	102	44.3%
High school	99	43.0%
College / grad school	9	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.7%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 8.0%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	27.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.1%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	21.7%
Other means	7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 19.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.5%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	291	19.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.2%
Public insurance	66.3%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,666	97.9%
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)	1,694	99.6%
Born in same state	1,622	95.4%
Born in different state	432	25.4%
Foreign born	72	4.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	253	14.9%
Italian	188	11.1%
Arab	86	5.1%
Irish	46	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	2.6%
English	12	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83811

What city is ZIP code 83811 in?

ZIP code 83811 is primarily assigned to Clark Fork, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83811 in?

ZIP code 83811 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83811 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 83811 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83811 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 83811 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83811?

24% of residents in ZIP code 83811 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83811 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 83811 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83811 in?

ZIP code 83811 observes the PST timezone.