83540 ZIP Code — Lapwai, ID

Nez Perce County, Idaho

ZIP code 83540 is located in Lapwai, Idaho, within Nez Perce County. It covers approximately 105.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83540

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 $166,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $61,181. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 83540 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,435

population

105.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lapwai	Acceptable
Lapwai	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83524 Culdesac (6.1 mi) 83535 Juliaetta (9.7 mi) 83832 Genesee (12 mi) 83548 Reubens (13.5 mi) 83545 Peck (14.7 mi) 83555 Winchester (15.7 mi) 83501 Lewiston (16.9 mi) 83541 Lenore (16.9 mi) 99179 Uniontown (18 mi) 83537 Kendrick (18.8 mi) 83523 Craigmont (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,435
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	105.49 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	46.4291
Longitude	-116.7654
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	49.2%	45.0%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,435

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$61,181

Median household income

$21,808

Per capita income

$166,800

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

66.4%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

606

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

114

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

176

25–34

155

134

35–44

119

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

144

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	699	28.7%
18 and over	1,736	71.3%
65 and over	433	17.8%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 64.7%

White 27.6%

Two or more races 5.2%

Asian 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,579	64.7%
White	673	27.6%
Two or more races	126	5.2%
Asian	46	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	45.0%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$61,181

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,800
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	66.4%
Renter occupied	33.6%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	45.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	61.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	29.2%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	197	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	214	28.4%
Households with children under 18	331	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	40.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	38.5%
Married	40.4%	41.7%
Separated	2.8%	1.6%
Widowed	5.3%	5.8%
Divorced	19.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	9.0%
Kindergarten	53	8.1%
Elementary school	277	42.2%
High school	170	25.9%
College / grad school	97	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 24.7%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 7.1%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Professional & management 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.8%
Government	51.4%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	26.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,254	92.6%
Spanish	93	4.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,429	99.8%
Born in same state	2,425	99.6%
Born in different state	1,610	66.1%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	5.7%
Arab	72	3%
Italian	66	2.7%
Polish	16	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%
German	3	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83540

What city is ZIP code 83540 in?

ZIP code 83540 is primarily assigned to Lapwai, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83540 in?

ZIP code 83540 falls within Nez Perce County, Idaho.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83540?

22% of residents in ZIP code 83540 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83540 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 83540 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83540 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 83540 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83540?

The median home value in ZIP code 83540 is $166,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 83540 in?

ZIP code 83540 observes the PST timezone.