83824 ZIP Code — Desmet, ID

Benewah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83824 is located in Desmet, Idaho, within Benewah County. It covers approximately 73.98 square miles and serves a population of 403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83824

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 $346,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 83824 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

403

population

73.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Desmet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83870 Tensed (5.4 mi) 83855 Potlatch (7.2 mi) 99128 Farmington (10.3 mi) 99104 Belmont (12 mi) 83851 Plummer (13.2 mi) 99130 Garfield (14 mi) 83857 Princeton (14.5 mi) 99033 Tekoa (15.4 mi) 83872 Viola (16.1 mi) 99158 Oakesdale (16.8 mi) 83861 Saint Maries (16.9 mi) 99161 Palouse (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	403
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	73.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.0991
Longitude	-116.9079
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	48.5%	53.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	32.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

403

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

Median household income

$33,365

Per capita income

$346,400

Median home value

$927

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

34.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	141	35.0%
18 and over	262	65.0%
65 and over	88	21.8%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 23.8%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	253	58.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	23.8%
Two or more races	41	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	29	6.7%
Other race	6	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	53.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	32.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k+ 20.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	18.4%
$200k+	20.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 36.3%

$500k–$1M 26.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,400
Median rent / month	$927
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	20.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.2%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	54.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	8.8%
Wood	64.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	20	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	17	13.6%
Households with children under 18	46	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	48.0%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	25.0%
Married	47.1%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	4.7%
Widowed	1.9%	4.7%
Divorced	11.5%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 21.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	83	58.0%
High school	56	39.2%
College / grad school	2	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.4%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Retail trade 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.1%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	38.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	10.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	398	98.8%
Spanish	6	1.5%
Other Indo-European	6	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	376	93.3%
Born in same state	376	93.3%
Born in different state	130	32.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	6.7%
Not a US citizen	26	96.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	32.8%
Arab	20	5%
French	17	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	3%
English	2	0.5%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83824

What city is ZIP code 83824 in?

ZIP code 83824 is primarily assigned to Desmet, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83824 in?

ZIP code 83824 falls within Benewah County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83824 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 83824 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 83824 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 83824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83824?

21% of residents in ZIP code 83824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 83824 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 83824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83824 in?

ZIP code 83824 observes the PST timezone.