83839 ZIP Code — Kingston, ID

Shoshone County, Idaho

ZIP code 83839 is located in Kingston, Idaho, within Shoshone County. It covers approximately 94.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83839

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,869. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 83839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,146

population

94.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingston	Acceptable
Kingston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83850 Pinehurst (4.6 mi) 83868 Smelterville (5 mi) 83810 Cataldo (9.8 mi) 83837 Kellogg (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,146
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	94.04 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	47.5827
Longitude	-116.2517
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	53.8%	57.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	30.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	10.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,146

Population

People per sq mi

59.6

Median age

$43,869

Median household income

$29,776

Per capita income

$301,700

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

535

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

106

60–64

116

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	12.8%
18 and over	999	87.2%
65 and over	332	29.0%
Median age	59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,093	95.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	57.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	30.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	10.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 23.9%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	23.9%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
Median income	$43,869

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 38.6%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$301,700
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	20.9%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	52.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	35.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	109	18.7%
Male householder, no spouse	130	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	82	14.1%
Households with children under 18	67	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	35.4%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.3%	6.0%
Married	51.9%	49.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.4%
Divorced	37.8%	33.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	54.0%
High school	43	38.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.5%

Construction 20.6%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Other services 7.3%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	20.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.4%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	28.2%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	19.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,103	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	1,146	100.0%
Born in same state	1,146	100.0%
Born in different state	651	56.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	13.4%
French	99	8.6%
Arab	78	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	55	4.8%
English	12	1%
German	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83839

What city is ZIP code 83839 in?

ZIP code 83839 is primarily assigned to Kingston, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83839 in?

ZIP code 83839 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83839 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 83839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83839?

7% 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 83839 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 83839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 83839 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 83839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 83839 in?

ZIP code 83839 observes the PST timezone.