83536 ZIP Code — Kamiah, ID

Lewis County, Idaho

ZIP code 83536 is located in Kamiah, Idaho, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 203.97 square miles and serves a population of 4,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83536

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 $232,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,967. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 83536 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,338

population

203.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kamiah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83543 Nezperce (10.4 mi) 83553 Weippe (12.5 mi) 83533 Greencreek (12.8 mi) 83552 Stites (14.2 mi) 83539 Kooskia (15.1 mi) 83526 Ferdinand (17.8 mi) 83530 Grangeville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,338
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	203.97 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	46.2051
Longitude	-116.0573
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	57.8%	54.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	10.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,338

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$48,967

Median household income

$26,917

Per capita income

$232,200

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,775

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

110

111

10–14

101

118

15–19

109

20–24

272

25–34

249

166

35–44

152

262

45–54

241

149

55–59

137

194

60–64

178

476

65–74

437

179

75–84

165

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	788	18.2%
18 and over	3,550	81.8%
65 and over	1,338	30.8%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,676	81%
Two or more races	291	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	202	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	166	3.7%
Other race	124	2.7%
Asian	63	1.4%
Black or African American	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	54.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	10.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$48,967

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,200
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	34.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,025	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	74	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	380	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	358	19.5%
Households with children under 18	363	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	894	48.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	14.7%
Married	53.6%	62.0%
Separated	1.3%	1.8%
Widowed	5.1%	12.9%
Divorced	10.3%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	7.9%
Kindergarten	17	2.2%
Elementary school	328	43.2%
High school	209	27.5%
College / grad school	145	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Information 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	402	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,162	95.9%
Spanish	123	3.0%
Other Indo-European	41	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,250	98.0%
Born in same state	4,178	96.3%
Born in different state	1,823	42.0%
Foreign born	72	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	88	2.0%
Not a US citizen	66	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	662	15.3%
French	513	11.8%
Polish	180	4.1%
Arab	151	3.5%
Dutch	44	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	0.8%
German	10	0.2%
Irish	6	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83536

What city is ZIP code 83536 in?

ZIP code 83536 is primarily assigned to Kamiah, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83536 in?

ZIP code 83536 falls within Lewis County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83536 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 83536 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83536 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 83536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83536 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 83536 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 83536?

ZIP code 83536 has an estimated population of 4,338 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83536 in?

ZIP code 83536 observes the PST timezone.