83501 ZIP Code — Lewiston, ID
Nez Perce County, Idaho
ZIP code 83501 is located in Lewiston, Idaho, within Nez Perce County. It covers approximately 244.31 square miles and serves a population of 37,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.
About ZIP code 83501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $65,202. 36% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,136
population
244.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lewiston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99402 Asotin (10.8 mi)
83555 Winchester (12.8 mi)
83524 Culdesac (13.2 mi)
99401 Anatone (14 mi)
83540 Lapwai (16.9 mi)
99403 Clarkston (18.1 mi)
83523 Craigmont (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,136 |
| Population density | 152 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 244.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.1988 |
| Longitude | -116.8822 |
| 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 | 44.5% | 45.0% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.8% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 19.8% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
37,136
Population
152
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$65,202
Median household income
$36,035
Per capita income
$265,500
Median home value
$890
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
11,649
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
981
Under 5
1,012
1,178
5–9
1,215
1,009
10–14
1,041
1,218
15–19
1,256
1,159
20–24
1,194
2,352
25–34
2,424
2,201
35–44
2,270
2,196
45–54
2,263
1,244
55–59
1,283
1,108
60–64
1,143
1,966
65–74
2,027
1,100
75–84
1,135
572
85+
589
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,842 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 29,294 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 7,389 | 19.9% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,458 | 90.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,685 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 824 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 379 | 1% |
| Asian | 326 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 254 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 45.0% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.8% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 19.8% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $65,202 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k–$300k
34.7%
$300k–$500k
31.9%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,500 |
| Median rent / month | $890 |
| Owner occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter occupied | 29.1% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.3% |
| Electricity | 37.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,049 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,112 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,927 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,163 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,305 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,148 | 33.8% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 23.8% |
| Married | 50.2% | 47.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 562 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 288 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,431 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,701 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,178 | 26.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail trade
12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Construction
6.5%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
5.7%
Professional & management
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
17.3%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,583 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,143 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 515 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 126 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 192 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,211 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,942 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,884 | 50.9% |
| Foreign born | 269 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 925 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 690 | 74.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,228 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 3,834 | 10.3% |
| Polish | 1,794 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 1,671 | 4.5% |
| English | 691 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 356 | 1% |
| Dutch | 201 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 148 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83501
What city is ZIP code 83501 in?
ZIP code 83501 is primarily assigned to Lewiston, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83501 in?
ZIP code 83501 falls within Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83501 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 83501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 83501?
ZIP code 83501 has an estimated population of 37,136 residents, with a density of 152 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 83501?
The median household income in ZIP code 83501 is $65,202, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83501?
The median home value in ZIP code 83501 is $265,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 83501 in?
ZIP code 83501 observes the PST timezone.