83525 ZIP Code — Elk City, ID

Idaho County, Idaho

ZIP code 83525 is located in Elk City, Idaho, within Idaho County. It covers approximately 577.78 square miles and serves a population of 377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83525

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 $288,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,658. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 83525 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

377

population

577.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elk City	Acceptable
Elk City	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	377
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	577.78 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	45.9336
Longitude	-115.2145
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.3%	55.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	28.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

377

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

$41,658

Median household income

$23,058

Per capita income

$288,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

16.3%

Unemployment

479

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	13.5%
18 and over	326	86.5%
65 and over	92	24.4%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	362	94.5%
Two or more races	9	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.6%
Other race	6	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.3%	55.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	28.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 17.7%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 31.4%

$50k–$75k 40.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.7%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	31.4%
$50k–$75k	40.6%
Median income	$41,658

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 44.1%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 41.5%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$288,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	67.4%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	20.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	42.4%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	1.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.4%
Wood	88.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	45	25.7%
Households with children under 18	47	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	45.1%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.0%	4.9%
Married	75.3%	70.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.7%	19.5%
Divorced	4.0%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 51.4%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	9	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 59.8%

Professional & management 12.2%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Public administration 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	59.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	20.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.1%
Retirement income	47.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	335	88.9%
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)	371	98.4%
Born in same state	371	98.4%
Born in different state	70	18.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	26.8%
Italian	49	13%
Arab	31	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	6.6%
German	8	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83525

What city is ZIP code 83525 in?

ZIP code 83525 is primarily assigned to Elk City, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83525 in?

ZIP code 83525 falls within Idaho County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83525 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 83525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83525?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83525?

The median household income in ZIP code 83525 is $41,658, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 83525?

ZIP code 83525 has an estimated population of 377 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83525 in?

ZIP code 83525 observes the PST timezone.