83654 ZIP Code — New Meadows, ID

Adams County, Idaho

ZIP code 83654 is located in New Meadows, Idaho, within Adams County. It covers approximately 377.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83654

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 $356,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,022) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83654 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,595

population

377.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83654 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83654

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Meadows	Acceptable
New Meadows	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83612 Council (13.3 mi) 83547 Pollock (19.7 mi) 83615 Donnelly (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,595
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	377.48 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	45.0138
Longitude	-116.3054
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	37.7%	48.7%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	35.2%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	8.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	16.9%	7.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,595

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$67,022

Median household income

$43,004

Per capita income

$356,600

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

1,051

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

113

55–59

104

60–64

114

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	19.0%
18 and over	1,292	81.0%
65 and over	358	22.4%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,554	96%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.5%
Two or more races	24	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.7%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	48.7%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	35.2%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	8.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	16.9%	7.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 17.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	17.8%
Median income	$67,022

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 32.8%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$356,600
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	43.7%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	35.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	395	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	151	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	48	7.6%
Households with children under 18	120	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	42.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	18.2%
Married	55.5%	58.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	9.8%
Divorced	11.2%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	208	75.1%
High school	40	14.4%
College / grad school	23	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 18.7%

Construction 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.1%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,537	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,587	99.5%
Born in same state	1,587	99.5%
Born in different state	781	49.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	16.6%
French	160	10%
Polish	105	6.6%
Arab	37	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.8%
Norwegian	11	0.7%
German	4	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83654

What city is ZIP code 83654 in?

ZIP code 83654 is primarily assigned to New Meadows, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83654 in?

ZIP code 83654 falls within Adams County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83654 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 83654 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83654?

18% of residents in ZIP code 83654 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83654 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 83654 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83654 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 83654 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83654 in?

ZIP code 83654 observes the MST timezone.