83522 ZIP Code — Cottonwood, ID

Idaho County, Idaho

ZIP code 83522 is located in Cottonwood, Idaho, within Idaho County. It covers approximately 437.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83522

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 $211,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,689. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,595

population

437.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cottonwood	Acceptable
Cottonwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83554 White Bird (16.3 mi) 83526 Ferdinand (17.4 mi) 83533 Greencreek (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,595
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	437.31 sq mi
Water area	2.02 sq mi
Latitude	45.8842
Longitude	-116.5033
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	48.7%	55.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	28.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,595

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$62,689

Median household income

$26,036

Per capita income

$211,700

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

717

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

10–14

136

15–19

147

20–24

106

242

25–34

174

227

35–44

162

155

45–54

111

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	22.6%
18 and over	2,009	77.4%
65 and over	288	11.1%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,416	92.7%
Two or more races	114	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.5%
Black or African American	7	0.3%
Other race	3	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	55.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	28.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$62,689

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,700
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	46.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	15.2%
Wood	30.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	424	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	115	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	129	19.2%
Households with children under 18	249	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	34.7%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	24.9%
Married	46.2%	56.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.2%
Widowed	3.6%	9.4%
Divorced	9.5%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	7.0%
Kindergarten	30	3.8%
Elementary school	290	37.1%
High school	256	32.7%
College / grad school	151	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Retail trade 15.3%

Public administration 10.8%

Other services 10.7%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Construction 9.5%

Professional & management 8.6%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.3%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,502	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,584	99.6%
Born in same state	2,571	99.1%
Born in different state	1,657	63.9%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	5.2%
French	89	3.4%
Polish	86	3.3%
English	53	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	37	1.4%
Arab	33	1.3%
Dutch	14	0.5%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.9%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83522

What city is ZIP code 83522 in?

ZIP code 83522 is primarily assigned to Cottonwood, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83522 in?

ZIP code 83522 falls within Idaho County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83522 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 83522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 83522?

ZIP code 83522 has an estimated population of 2,595 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83522?

The median home value in ZIP code 83522 is $211,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83522?

The median household income in ZIP code 83522 is $62,689, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83522 in?

ZIP code 83522 observes the PST timezone.