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Bonner County
Kootenai, ID
83840
83840 ZIP Code — Kootenai, ID
Bonner County, Idaho
ZIP code 83840 is located in
Kootenai ,
Idaho ,
within Bonner County .
It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of
673 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83840
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 $275,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,188. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 83840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
673
Population density
2,243 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
0.30 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
48.3112
Longitude
-116.5147
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.1%
48.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
16.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$67,188
Median household income
$275,300
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 143 21.2% 18 and over 530 78.8% 65 and over 138 20.5% Median age 38.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 639 91% Hispanic or Latino 29 4.1% Two or more races 25 3.6% Other race 9 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.1%
48.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
16.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 24.0% $75k–$100k 26.6% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 1.1% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $67,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $275,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 81.6% Renter occupied 18.4% Vacant 8.6% Single-family detached 75.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 12.3% 2000–2009 47.6% 1990–1999 13.4% 1980–1989 3.1% 1970–1979 5.8% 1960–1969 2.1% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 9.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.4% 1 bedroom 3.1% 2 bedrooms 19.5% 3 bedrooms 58.6% 4 bedrooms 5.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.6% 1 vehicle 16.1% 2 vehicles 33.7% 3 or more 41.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 60.3% Electricity 30.7% Wood 9.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 122 45.7% Cohabiting couple 49 18.4% Male householder, no spouse 29 10.9% Female householder, no spouse 67 25.1% Households with children under 18 61 22.8% Households with seniors (65+) 113 42.3% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.4% 30.9% Married 46.6% 40.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.6% Divorced 27.0% 23.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 7.4% Elementary school 58 47.5% High school 51 41.8% College / grad school 4 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
11.8%
Professional & management
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.0% Service 13.2% Sales & office 37.0% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 14.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.5% Government 8.5% Self-employed 14.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.1% Carpool 17.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 11.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 33.7% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.0% High blood pressure 28.4% High cholesterol 31.1% Diabetes 8.8% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 24.2% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.9% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 19.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.8% Depression 18.9% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 68.7% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 12.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 74 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 9.8% 18–64 years 23.7% 65 and over 44.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.1% Public insurance 41.9% No insurance 18.9% Uninsured under 19 12.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 663 98.5% Spanish 13 2.0% Other Indo-European 13 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 656 97.5% Born in same state 656 97.5% Born in different state 234 34.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 17 2.5% Not a US citizen 6 35.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 143 21.2% French 57 8.5% English 34 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 31 4.6% Polish 10 1.5% German 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.7% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83840
What city is ZIP code 83840 in?
ZIP code 83840 is primarily assigned to Kootenai, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83840 in?
ZIP code 83840 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.
Is ZIP code 83840 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 83840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 83840 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 83840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 83840 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 83840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 83840?
ZIP code 83840 has an estimated population of 673 residents, with a density of 2,274 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 83840 in?
ZIP code 83840 observes the PST timezone.
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