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Bonner County
Hope, ID
83836
83836 ZIP Code — Hope, ID
Bonner County, Idaho
ZIP code 83836 is located in
Hope ,
Idaho ,
within Bonner County .
It covers approximately 93.59 square miles and serves a population of
833 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83836
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $500,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($79,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 83836 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Cities in ZIP code 83836
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City
Status
Hope
Acceptable
Hope
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
833
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
93.59 sq mi
Water area
12.13 sq mi
Latitude
48.3272
Longitude
-116.2225
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
48.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
23.5%
16.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$79,250
Median household income
$500,000
Median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 62 7.4% 18 and over 771 92.6% 65 and over 352 42.3% Median age 61.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 779 88.5% Two or more races 54 6.1% Hispanic or Latino 47 5.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
48.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
23.5%
16.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.2% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 9.2% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 10.8% $50k–$75k 12.4% $75k–$100k 14.7% $100k–$150k 20.7% $150k–$200k 6.7% $200k+ 10.8% Median income $79,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $500,000 Median rent / month $981 Owner occupied 88.9% Renter occupied 11.1% Vacant 38.6% Single-family detached 87.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 23.1% 1990–1999 22.9% 1980–1989 19.8% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 2.8% 1950–1959 0.3% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 13.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 7.6% 2 bedrooms 32.7% 3 bedrooms 37.3% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 9.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.2% 2 vehicles 48.8% 3 or more 30.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.0% Electricity 33.6% Propane / LP gas 31.6% Fuel oil 4.1% Wood 21.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 277 63.8% Cohabiting couple 23 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 66 15.2% Female householder, no spouse 68 15.7% Households with children under 18 55 12.7% Households with seniors (65+) 272 62.7% Average household size 1.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.8% 6.2% Married 71.9% 74.4% Separated 1.0% 0.5% Widowed 0.5% 5.4% Divorced 8.8% 13.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.7% Bachelor's or higher 46.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 28.1% Kindergarten 7 10.9% Elementary school 22 34.4% High school 9 14.1% College / grad school 8 12.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Professional & management
16.5%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.9% Service 15.3% Sales & office 16.0% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 8.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.8% Government 12.9% Self-employed 27.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 5.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.5% Work from home 8.5% Other means 8.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
46.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.6% Retirement income 41.5% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.5% High blood pressure 40.0% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 34.9% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 25.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.8% Depression 18.3% Fair or poor health 18.2% Poor mental health 12.2% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 64.9% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 120 15.6%
Disability % Any disability 10.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 24.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.4% Public insurance 51.4% No insurance 7.7% Uninsured under 19 20.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 818 98.2% Spanish 11 1.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 11 1.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 818 98.2% Born in same state 808 97.0% Born in different state 179 21.5% Foreign born 10 1.2% Naturalized citizen 15 1.8% Not a US citizen 11 73.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 196 23.5% French 193 23.2% Polish 60 7.2% Dutch 44 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 29 3.5% English 28 3.4% Irish 10 1.2% Norwegian 4 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.1% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83836
What city is ZIP code 83836 in?
ZIP code 83836 is primarily assigned to Hope, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83836 in?
ZIP code 83836 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83836 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 83836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 83836 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 83836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 83836 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 83836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 83836 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 83836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 83836 in?
ZIP code 83836 observes the PST timezone.
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