83252 ZIP Code — Malad City, ID

Oneida County, Idaho

ZIP code 83252 is located in Malad City, Idaho, within Oneida County. It covers approximately 736.39 square miles and serves a population of 4,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83252

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 $224,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,018. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83252 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,546

population

736.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malad City	Acceptable
Malad City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83212 Arbon (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,546
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	736.39 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.2498
Longitude	-112.5357
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	47.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.5%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,546

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$68,018

Median household income

$28,646

Per capita income

$224,300

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,794

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

152

153

5–9

149

222

10–14

215

149

15–19

144

155

20–24

150

196

25–34

189

292

35–44

282

231

45–54

223

124

55–59

120

185

60–64

179

248

65–74

241

117

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,266	27.8%
18 and over	3,280	72.2%
65 and over	879	19.3%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,257	90.1%
Two or more races	195	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	179	3.8%
Other race	63	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	47.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.5%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$68,018

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 31.8%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,300
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	15.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	59.4%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,054	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	388	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	350	19.2%
Households with children under 18	666	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	657	36.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	15.0%
Married	65.9%	68.2%
Separated	0.2%	0.2%
Widowed	3.2%	12.3%
Divorced	13.0%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	6.3%
Kindergarten	61	5.3%
Elementary school	587	51.0%
High school	241	21.0%
College / grad school	189	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Professional & management 3.8%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 43.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	279	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,237	93.2%
Spanish	63	1.5%
Other Indo-European	60	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,482	98.6%
Born in same state	4,438	97.6%
Born in different state	1,397	30.7%
Foreign born	44	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	64	1.4%
Not a US citizen	35	54.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,545	34%
Arab	233	5.1%
Italian	231	5.1%
Polish	115	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	65	1.4%
English	10	0.2%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83252

What city is ZIP code 83252 in?

ZIP code 83252 is primarily assigned to Malad City, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83252 in?

ZIP code 83252 falls within Oneida County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83252 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 83252 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83252 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 83252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 83252?

ZIP code 83252 has an estimated population of 4,546 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83252?

The median home value in ZIP code 83252 is $224,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 83252 in?

ZIP code 83252 observes the MST timezone.