83524 ZIP Code — Culdesac, ID

Nez Perce County, Idaho

ZIP code 83524 is located in Culdesac, Idaho, within Nez Perce County. It covers approximately 118.68 square miles and serves a population of 853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83524

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,000. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 83524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

853

population

118.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Culdesac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83540 Lapwai (6.1 mi) 83548 Reubens (9.5 mi) 83555 Winchester (9.5 mi) 83545 Peck (13.2 mi) 83501 Lewiston (13.2 mi) 83523 Craigmont (13.3 mi) 83535 Juliaetta (15.3 mi) 83832 Genesee (18.1 mi) 83541 Lenore (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	853
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	118.68 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	46.3487
Longitude	-116.7102
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	48.4%	45.0%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	31.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	19.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

853

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$57,000

Median household income

$30,397

Per capita income

$209,700

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

339

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	15.2%
18 and over	723	84.8%
65 and over	235	27.5%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	650	74.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	12.5%
Two or more races	58	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	2.5%
Other race	12	1.4%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	45.0%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	31.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	19.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$57,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,700
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	48.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	25.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	63	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	68	18.7%
Households with children under 18	68	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	42.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	13.7%
Married	62.9%	62.3%
Separated	0.5%	2.0%
Widowed	2.3%	8.5%
Divorced	13.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.3%
Kindergarten	9	7.5%
Elementary school	60	50.0%
High school	25	20.8%
College / grad school	22	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 22.1%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Public administration 7.9%

Retail trade 5.5%

Construction 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	821	96.2%
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)	825	96.7%
Born in same state	821	96.2%
Born in different state	457	53.6%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	28	3.3%
Not a US citizen	6	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	89	10.4%
Italian	58	6.8%
Arab	27	3.2%
English	14	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	1.2%
Polish	9	1.1%
Dutch	7	0.8%
Irish	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83524

What city is ZIP code 83524 in?

ZIP code 83524 is primarily assigned to Culdesac, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83524 in?

ZIP code 83524 falls within Nez Perce County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83524 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 83524 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83524 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 83524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83524?

19% of residents in ZIP code 83524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83524 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 83524 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83524 in?

ZIP code 83524 observes the PST timezone.