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Adams County
Council, ID
83612
83612 ZIP Code — Council, ID
Adams County, Idaho
ZIP code 83612 is located in
Council ,
Idaho ,
within Adams County .
It covers approximately 497.19 square miles and serves a population of
2,022 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83612
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,806. 66% 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 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 83612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,022
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
497.19 sq mi
Water area
2.05 sq mi
Latitude
44.9463
Longitude
-116.5593
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.5%
48.7%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
35.2%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
8.3%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.3%
7.9%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,806
Median household income
$259,300
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 327 16.2% 18 and over 1,695 83.8% 65 and over 776 38.4% Median age 59.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,840 88.4% Two or more races 130 6.2% Hispanic or Latino 59 2.8% Other race 22 1.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 1% Black or African American 9 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.5%
48.7%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
35.2%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
8.3%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.3%
7.9%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.2% $10k–$15k 11.8% $15k–$25k 6.5% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 29.4% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 10.1% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $51,806
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $259,300 Median rent / month $772 Owner occupied 80.2% Renter occupied 19.8% Vacant 30.2% Single-family detached 88.7% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 6.4% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 22.0% 1970–1979 20.1% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 10.3% 1939 or earlier 8.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 40.9% 3 bedrooms 37.9% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 21.2% 2 vehicles 40.0% 3 or more 36.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.0% Electricity 33.7% Propane / LP gas 9.2% Fuel oil 17.5% Wood 36.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 482 57.4% Cohabiting couple 17 2.0% Male householder, no spouse 209 24.9% Female householder, no spouse 132 15.7% Households with children under 18 141 16.8% Households with seniors (65+) 515 61.3% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.2% 11.5% Married 62.3% 54.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.3% 12.8% Divorced 17.2% 21.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.8% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 2.5% Kindergarten 13 4.6% Elementary school 158 55.4% High school 78 27.4% College / grad school 29 10.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.0%
Professional & management
13.4%
Education & healthcare
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Public administration
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.9% Service 16.4% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 17.5% Production & transportation 16.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.1% Government 23.5% Self-employed 12.7% Unpaid family workers 1.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.0% Carpool 6.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 31.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.3% Retirement income 43.1% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 3.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 18.9% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 15.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 63.0% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 219 12.9%
Disability % Any disability 17.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 31.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.2% Public insurance 47.1% No insurance 13.1% Uninsured under 19 12.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,944 96.1% Spanish 9 0.5% Other Indo-European 9 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,996 98.7% Born in same state 1,996 98.7% Born in different state 764 37.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 26 1.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 338 16.7% Italian 309 15.3% Arab 123 6.1% Polish 23 1.1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 22 1.1% German 15 0.7% English 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83612
What city is ZIP code 83612 in?
ZIP code 83612 is primarily assigned to Council, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83612 in?
ZIP code 83612 falls within Adams County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83612 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 83612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 83612 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 83612 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 83612 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 83612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 83612 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 83612 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 83612 in?
ZIP code 83612 observes the MST timezone.
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