83846 ZIP Code — Mullan, ID

Shoshone County, Idaho

ZIP code 83846 is located in Mullan, Idaho, within Shoshone County. It covers approximately 35.67 square miles and serves a population of 717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83846

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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% 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 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 83846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

717
population
35.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83846 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83846

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City Status
Mullan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
83873 Wallace (12.9 mi) 83802 Avery (15.2 mi) 59873 Thompson Falls (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 717
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 35.67 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 47.4697
Longitude -115.7435
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 54.7% 57.9% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 30.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 10.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.8% 1.3% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

717
Population
20
People per sq mi
47.7
Median age
$48,750
Median household income
$32,616
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$893
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
367
Housing units
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
33
14
5–9
16
10
10–14
11
17
15–19
21
5
20–24
5
23
25–34
27
42
35–44
49
48
45–54
57
31
55–59
36
20
60–64
23
55
65–74
64
30
75–84
35
7
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814520.2%
18 and over57279.8%
65 and over20027.9%
Median age47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%
Two or more races 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Black or African American 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White65990%
Two or more races486.6%
Hispanic or Latino152%
Black or African American40.5%
Other race30.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.3%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.7% 57.9% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 30.7% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 10.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.8% 1.3% 4.7%
Under $10k 9.8%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 14.2%
$25k–$35k 13.8%
$35k–$50k 8.0%
$50k–$75k 12.6%
$75k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 14.8%
$200k+ 0.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.8%
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k14.2%
$25k–$35k13.8%
$35k–$50k8.0%
$50k–$75k12.6%
$75k–$100k12.0%
$100k–$150k9.2%
$150k–$200k14.8%
$200k+0.3%
Median income$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 29.3%
$100k–$150k 11.0%
$150k–$200k 15.0%
$200k–$300k 27.6%
$300k–$500k 7.7%
$500k–$1M 1.2%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,300
Median rent / month$893
Owner occupied75.7%
Renter occupied24.3%
Vacant27.1%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes11.0%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20092.0%
1990–19992.5%
1980–19896.1%
1970–197916.1%
1960–19692.0%
1950–19592.0%
1940–194915.9%
1939 or earlier50.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.8%
2 bedrooms29.1%
3 bedrooms48.7%
4 bedrooms8.1%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle23.4%
2 vehicles36.3%
3 or more38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas65.5%
Electricity21.8%
Wood12.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15046.2%
Cohabiting couple185.5%
Male householder, no spouse6921.2%
Female householder, no spouse8827.1%
Households with children under 186520.0%
Households with seniors (65+)14344.0%
Average household size2.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.3%20.7%
Married50.0%51.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed9.5%8.3%
Divorced10.2%19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.5%
HS graduate 39.4%
Some college, no degree 27.3%
Associate's degree 12.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate / professional 0.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1012.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3238.6%
High school3947.0%
College / grad school22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.2%
Education & healthcare 17.5%
Construction 17.1%
Agriculture & mining 12.3%
Professional & management 11.9%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Manufacturing 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.3%
Service17.1%
Sales & office25.3%
Natural resources & construction32.3%
Production & transportation5.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.9%
Government5.6%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.6%
Carpool19.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.0%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)36.2

Poverty

All people 16.2%
Under 18 years 31.7%
18 and over 12.2%
Married-couple families 5.3%
Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.6%
Retirement income42.5%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP12.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.4%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis31.5%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking13.9%
No physical activity28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.4%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.5%
Visited dentist55.7%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss18.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8915.6%
Disability%
Any disability22.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.8%
Public insurance52.0%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only65591.4%
Spanish91.4%
Other Indo-European50.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)70498.2%
Born in same state70498.2%
Born in different state35149.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen131.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16422.9%
French10614.8%
Polish486.7%
Dutch294%
AncestryCount%
English202.8%
German40.6%
Arab30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.3%
Internet access88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83846

What city is ZIP code 83846 in?

ZIP code 83846 is primarily assigned to Mullan, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83846 in?

ZIP code 83846 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83846 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 83846 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83846?

13% 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 83846 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 83846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83846?

16% of residents in ZIP code 83846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83846 in?

ZIP code 83846 observes the PST timezone.

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