83543 ZIP Code — Nezperce, ID

Lewis County, Idaho

ZIP code 83543 is located in Nezperce, Idaho, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 131.75 square miles and serves a population of 789 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83543

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 $157,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,188. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83543 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

789

population

131.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nezperce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83536 Kamiah (10.4 mi) 83533 Greencreek (11.7 mi) 83523 Craigmont (12.2 mi) 83526 Ferdinand (13.3 mi) 83548 Reubens (13.4 mi) 83545 Peck (14.1 mi) 83553 Weippe (15.2 mi) 83520 Ahsahka (16.8 mi) 83544 Orofino (17.6 mi) 83555 Winchester (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	789
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	131.75 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	46.2825
Longitude	-116.2444
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	42.3%	54.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	33.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	10.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

789

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$57,188

Median household income

$24,476

Per capita income

$157,300

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	32.4%
18 and over	533	67.6%
65 and over	161	20.4%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.9%

Two or more races 9.5%

Black or African American 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	647	77.9%
Two or more races	79	9.5%
Black or African American	45	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	42	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	54.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	33.8%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	10.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$57,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,300
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	20.2%
Wood	20.2%
No fuel used	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	50	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	47	17.9%
Households with children under 18	80	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	42.4%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	28.2%
Married	54.6%	53.2%
Separated	0.3%	1.8%
Widowed	3.6%	5.7%
Divorced	16.6%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.8%
Kindergarten	12	5.3%
Elementary school	154	67.5%
High school	41	18.0%
College / grad school	17	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Public administration 9.7%

Other services 9.3%

Construction 8.5%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Information 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 61.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	752	95.3%
Spanish	27	3.6%
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)	785	99.5%
Born in same state	781	99.0%
Born in different state	492	62.4%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	9.6%
Italian	59	7.5%
Polish	46	5.8%
Arab	20	2.5%
English	12	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.8%
German	3	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.3%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83543

What city is ZIP code 83543 in?

ZIP code 83543 is primarily assigned to Nezperce, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83543 in?

ZIP code 83543 falls within Lewis County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83543 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 83543 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 83543 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 83543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 83543 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 83543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83543?

The median home value in ZIP code 83543 is $157,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 83543 in?

ZIP code 83543 observes the PST timezone.