83830 ZIP Code — Fernwood, ID

Benewah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83830 is located in Fernwood, Idaho, within Benewah County. It covers approximately 60.78 square miles and serves a population of 300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83830

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,900.

Median household income is $30,703. 85% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 83830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

300
population
60.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83830 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83830

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City Status
Fernwood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
83808 Calder (12.1 mi) 83861 Saint Maries (13.9 mi) 83834 Harvard (15.3 mi) 83823 Deary (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 300
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 60.78 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 47.1186
Longitude -116.3817
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 97.5% 53.1% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 1.2% 32.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 1.2% 11.7% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.6% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

300
Population
5
People per sq mi
71.0
Median age
$30,703
Median household income
$14,661
Per capita income
$217,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
241
Housing units
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
5–9
1
4
10–14
4
13
15–19
16
6
35–44
7
13
45–54
17
28
60–64
35
68
65–74
87
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18227.3%
18 and over27892.7%
65 and over15551.7%
Median age71.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White300100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 97.5% 53.1% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 1.2% 32.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 1.2% 11.7% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.6% 4.7%
$25k–$35k 88.1%
$50k–$75k 10.4%
$75k–$100k 0.7%
$100k–$150k 0.7%
Range% of households
$25k–$35k88.1%
$50k–$75k10.4%
$75k–$100k0.7%
$100k–$150k0.7%
Median income$30,703

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k–$300k 77.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$217,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant44.0%
Single-family detached57.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes42.3%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200928.6%
1990–19990.8%
1980–198941.9%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier28.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom22.0%
2 bedrooms26.1%
3 bedrooms23.2%
4 bedrooms28.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle36.3%
2 vehicles3.0%
3 or more60.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.7%
Propane / LP gas0.7%
Fuel oil35.6%
Wood63.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13297.8%
Cohabiting couple10.7%
Male householder, no spouse21.5%
Female householder, no spouse00.0%
Households with children under 181914.1%
Households with seniors (65+)11585.2%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married2.4%16.0%
Married95.3%83.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced2.4%0.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 63.2%
HS graduate 0.8%
Some college, no degree 1.9%
Associate's degree 24.1%
Bachelor's degree 5.0%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher36.8%
Bachelor's or higher10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school923.1%
High school3076.9%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 28.3%
Retail trade 18.3%
Other services 18.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.7%
Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts5.0%
Service46.7%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction28.3%
Production & transportation3.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.3%
Government0.0%
Self-employed46.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone98.3%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.7

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security85.2%
Retirement income10.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health16.2%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.6%
Visited dentist61.7%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss16.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6121.9%
Disability%
Any disability23.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance31.3%
Public insurance69.7%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only300100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)300100.0%
Born in same state300100.0%
Born in different state21371.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish93%
Italian41.3%
AncestryCount%
French20.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.0%
Internet access63.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83830

What city is ZIP code 83830 in?

ZIP code 83830 is primarily assigned to Fernwood, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83830 in?

ZIP code 83830 falls within Benewah County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83830 have a large retiree population?

85% of households in ZIP code 83830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83830 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 83830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83830?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83830 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 83830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83830 in?

ZIP code 83830 observes the PST timezone.

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