83526 ZIP Code — Ferdinand, ID

Idaho County, Idaho

ZIP code 83526 is located in Ferdinand, Idaho, within Idaho County. It covers approximately 39.20 square miles and serves a population of 273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83526

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83526 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

273

population

39.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ferdinand	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83533 Greencreek (5.9 mi) 83523 Craigmont (8.1 mi) 83555 Winchester (11.9 mi) 83543 Nezperce (13.3 mi) 83548 Reubens (15.5 mi) 83522 Cottonwood (17.4 mi) 83536 Kamiah (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	273
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	39.20 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	46.1284
Longitude	-116.4128
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	43.3%	55.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	9.6%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

273

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$36,171

Per capita income

$216,700

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

7.7%

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	61	22.3%
18 and over	212	77.7%
65 and over	51	18.7%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	249	85%
Two or more races	21	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	55.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	9.6%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 37.8%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,700
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	17.5%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	53.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	26.7%
Wood	40.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	14	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	25	24.8%
Households with children under 18	41	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	29.7%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	31.3%
Married	51.3%	48.7%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	13.0%
Divorced	17.7%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 28.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	9.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	53.1%
High school	21	32.8%
College / grad school	3	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.1%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Construction 8.5%

Public administration 7.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Retail trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.6%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	264	96.7%
Spanish	7	2.7%
Other Indo-European	4	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	254	93.0%
Born in same state	254	93.0%
Born in different state	194	71.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	7.0%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	3.3%
Irish	8	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	2.9%
Polish	4	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83526

What city is ZIP code 83526 in?

ZIP code 83526 is primarily assigned to Ferdinand, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83526 in?

ZIP code 83526 falls within Idaho County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83526?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 83526 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 83526 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83526 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 83526 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 83526?

ZIP code 83526 has an estimated population of 273 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83526 in?

ZIP code 83526 observes the PST timezone.