83837 ZIP Code — Kellogg, ID

Shoshone County, Idaho

ZIP code 83837 is located in Kellogg, Idaho, within Shoshone County. It covers approximately 60.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83837

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 $152,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $36,596. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 83837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,181

population

60.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kellogg	Acceptable
Kellogg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83839 Kingston (15.2 mi) 83868 Smelterville (16.7 mi) 83850 Pinehurst (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,181
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	60.08 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	47.7285
Longitude	-116.0086
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	64.6%	57.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	10.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,181

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$36,596

Median household income

$23,644

Per capita income

$152,900

Median home value

$912

Median monthly rent

60.2%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

1,131

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

120

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

119

20–24

131

232

25–34

256

146

35–44

162

132

45–54

145

103

55–59

113

60–64

189

65–74

209

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	622	19.6%
18 and over	2,559	80.4%
65 and over	763	24.0%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,856	87.8%
Two or more races	133	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	110	3.4%
Black or African American	72	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	72	2.2%
Other race	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	57.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	10.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$36,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,900
Median rent / month	$912
Owner occupied	60.2%
Renter occupied	39.8%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	94	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	368	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	389	30.9%
Households with children under 18	267	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	488	38.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	29.3%
Married	38.7%	31.2%
Separated	2.4%	2.5%
Widowed	2.7%	13.8%
Divorced	21.4%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	9.1%
Kindergarten	33	6.1%
Elementary school	259	48.1%
High school	108	20.1%
College / grad school	89	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.6%

Retail trade 18.4%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 6.8%

Professional & management 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Construction 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 27.1%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,952	92.8%
Spanish	8	0.3%
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)	3,149	99.0%
Born in same state	3,142	98.8%
Born in different state	1,309	41.2%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	15	46.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	451	14.2%
French	267	8.4%
Arab	219	6.9%
English	98	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	80	2.5%
Dutch	4	0.1%
German	2	0.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83837

What city is ZIP code 83837 in?

ZIP code 83837 is primarily assigned to Kellogg, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83837 in?

ZIP code 83837 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83837?

12% 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 83837 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 83837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83837?

18% of residents in ZIP code 83837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83837 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 83837 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83837 in?

ZIP code 83837 observes the PST timezone.