83657 ZIP Code — Ola, ID

Gem County, Idaho

ZIP code 83657 is located in Ola, Idaho, within Gem County. It covers approximately 167.51 square miles and serves a population of 343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83657

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,180. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83657 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

343

population

167.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ola	Acceptable
Ola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83632 Indian Valley (18.4 mi) 83645 Midvale (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	343
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	167.51 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.2850
Longitude	-116.2791
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	42.2%	47.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	57.8%	34.3%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

343

Population

People per sq mi

27.4

Median age

$64,180

Median household income

$18,982

Per capita income

$450,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	39.7%
18 and over	207	60.3%
65 and over	69	20.1%
Median age	27.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	343	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	47.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	57.8%	34.3%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	4.7%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 57.6%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	57.6%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
Median income	$64,180

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 36.4%

$500k–$1M 31.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.4%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	27.9%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	37.4%
4 bedrooms	27.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	71.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.2%
Wood	79.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	77.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	11	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	40	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	48.5%
Average household size	3.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	12.2%
Married	45.3%	87.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	46.9%
High school	67	45.6%
College / grad school	11	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.0%

Construction 26.2%

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Other services 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	19.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.1%
Carpool	23.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.7%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	60.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	55.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.7%
Public insurance	66.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	343	100.0%
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)	304	88.6%
Born in same state	304	88.6%
Born in different state	193	56.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	11.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	93	27.1%
French	27	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83657

What city is ZIP code 83657 in?

ZIP code 83657 is primarily assigned to Ola, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83657 in?

ZIP code 83657 falls within Gem County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83657 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 83657 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 83657 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 83657 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83657 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 83657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83657 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 83657 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83657 in?

ZIP code 83657 observes the MST timezone.