83823 ZIP Code — Deary, ID

Latah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83823 is located in Deary, Idaho, within Latah County. It covers approximately 152.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83823

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 $324,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,438. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83823 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,552
population
152.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83823 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Deary Acceptable
Deary Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
83834 Harvard (7.5 mi) 83871 Troy (13.5 mi) 83537 Kendrick (13.6 mi) 83857 Princeton (15.2 mi) 83830 Fernwood (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,552
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 057
Geography
Land area 152.64 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 46.8425
Longitude -116.4963
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 33.5% 48.5% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 48.6% 31.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 15.0% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.4% 4.8% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,552
Population
10
People per sq mi
45.9
Median age
$73,438
Median household income
$38,681
Per capita income
$324,000
Median home value
$1,034
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
625
Housing units
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
47
47
5–9
46
44
10–14
43
47
15–19
45
12
20–24
11
91
25–34
89
93
35–44
90
78
45–54
76
51
55–59
49
76
60–64
74
161
65–74
157
30
75–84
30
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834622.3%
18 and over1,20677.7%
65 and over39425.4%
Median age45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%
Two or more races 6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,44990%
Two or more races966%
Hispanic or Latino583.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander60.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.5% 48.5% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 48.6% 31.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 15.0% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.4% 4.8% 4.7%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 10.1%
$50k–$75k 32.1%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k10.1%
$50k–$75k32.1%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$73,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%
$50k–$100k 2.1%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 16.6%
$200k–$300k 19.2%
$300k–$500k 17.0%
$500k–$1M 31.9%
$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$324,000
Median rent / month$1,034
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant5.7%
Single-family detached85.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.3%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.2%
2000–200917.3%
1990–199910.1%
1980–19896.8%
1970–197929.6%
1960–19692.7%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier17.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.5%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms13.4%
3 bedrooms63.8%
4 bedrooms12.4%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.0%
1 vehicle8.7%
2 vehicles53.8%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas22.4%
Electricity20.5%
Propane / LP gas9.1%
Fuel oil3.5%
Wood44.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family38756.0%
Cohabiting couple436.2%
Male householder, no spouse8812.7%
Female householder, no spouse17325.0%
Households with children under 1819628.4%
Households with seniors (65+)29743.0%
Average household size2.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.6%12.5%
Married68.1%61.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.9%9.4%
Divorced6.4%16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 30.9%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 20.1%
Graduate / professional 7.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool268.5%
Kindergarten3210.5%
Elementary school13343.5%
High school9029.4%
College / grad school258.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Agriculture & mining 11.9%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Construction 11.0%
Professional & management 10.6%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Other services 4.2%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Public administration 2.3%
Information 1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.9%
Service8.3%
Sales & office17.1%
Natural resources & construction19.0%
Production & transportation23.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.7%
Government18.6%
Self-employed8.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.6%
Carpool8.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.4%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.2

Poverty

All people 5.0%
Under 18 years 5.8%
18 and over 4.8%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 47.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.0%
Retirement income35.3%
Supplemental Security5.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.1%
High blood pressure31.9%
High cholesterol31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.8%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression18.1%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.7%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13511.2%
Disability%
Any disability12.9%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years9.6%
65 and over25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.5%
Public insurance36.8%
No insurance10.4%
Uninsured under 1912.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,45693.8%
Spanish151.0%
Other Indo-European151.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,52598.3%
Born in same state1,49896.5%
Born in different state77549.9%
Foreign born271.7%
Naturalized citizen271.7%
Not a US citizen2385.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French35222.7%
Italian26016.8%
Polish785%
AncestryCount%
Arab463%
English312%
German130.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.5%
Internet access93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83823

What city is ZIP code 83823 in?

ZIP code 83823 is primarily assigned to Deary, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83823 in?

ZIP code 83823 falls within Latah County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83823 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 83823 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 83823 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 83823 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83823 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 83823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83823 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 83823 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83823 in?

ZIP code 83823 observes the PST timezone.

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