83822 ZIP Code — Oldtown, ID

Bonner County, Idaho

ZIP code 83822 is located in Oldtown, Idaho, within Bonner County. It covers approximately 34.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83822

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,789. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) 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 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 83822 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,830
population
34.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83822 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83822

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City Status
Oldtown Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,830
Population density 53 / sq mi
State FIPS 16
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 34.43 sq mi
Water area 0.64 sq mi
Latitude 48.1749
Longitude -116.9734
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 70.1% 48.3% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 31.9% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 4.1% 16.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,830
Population
53
People per sq mi
58.9
Median age
$40,789
Median household income
$34,228
Per capita income
$240,700
Median home value
$739
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
20.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
888
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
40
23
5–9
28
17
10–14
21
69
15–19
83
23
20–24
27
73
25–34
88
38
35–44
45
76
45–54
90
82
55–59
99
102
60–64
121
159
65–74
190
103
75–84
123
35
85+
42
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825013.7%
18 and over1,58086.3%
65 and over65235.6%
Median age58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Other race 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,71092.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native593.2%
Two or more races422.3%
Hispanic or Latino181%
Other race110.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander50.3%
Asian30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 70.1% 48.3% 41.8%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 31.9% 34.0%
$100k – $200k 4.1% 16.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 4.7%
Under $10k 12.8%
$10k–$15k 8.3%
$15k–$25k 13.8%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 20.3%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 5.4%
$100k–$150k 7.1%
$150k–$200k 3.2%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.8%
$10k–$15k8.3%
$15k–$25k13.8%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k20.3%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k5.4%
$100k–$150k7.1%
$150k–$200k3.2%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$40,789

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%
$50k–$100k 5.7%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k–$300k 20.0%
$300k–$500k 32.9%
$500k–$1M 9.9%
$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$240,700
Median rent / month$739
Owner occupied79.5%
Renter occupied20.5%
Vacant15.6%
Single-family detached61.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes37.0%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.9%
2000–20095.5%
1990–199919.7%
1980–198926.3%
1970–197914.1%
1960–19696.3%
1950–19594.8%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier8.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms52.0%
4 bedrooms11.0%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles40.3%
3 or more22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.4%
Electricity46.0%
Propane / LP gas7.6%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood33.7%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37441.3%
Cohabiting couple546.0%
Male householder, no spouse15717.3%
Female householder, no spouse32135.4%
Households with children under 1816718.4%
Households with seniors (65+)45049.7%
Average household size2.02

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.0%16.1%
Married55.4%43.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed10.0%13.3%
Divorced8.7%26.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%
Some HS, no diploma 12.7%
HS graduate 35.7%
Some college, no degree 29.8%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 9.0%
Graduate / professional 0.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.7%
Bachelor's or higher9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool156.7%
Kindergarten94.0%
Elementary school7433.2%
High school9040.4%
College / grad school3515.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.0%
Manufacturing 17.0%
Professional & management 9.5%
Construction 9.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Other services 8.4%
Education & healthcare 7.9%
Agriculture & mining 7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Retail trade 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.5%
Service23.2%
Sales & office22.3%
Natural resources & construction11.4%
Production & transportation23.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector52.5%
Government24.5%
Self-employed23.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.5%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home3.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.8

Poverty

All people 20.3%
Under 18 years 32.4%
18 and over 18.4%
Married-couple families 14.7%
Female-led households 88.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.9%
Retirement income21.4%
Supplemental Security10.2%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP8.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol35.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.0%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health19.2%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health14.4%
No health insurance17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist58.9%
Cholesterol screening86.3%
Teeth loss19.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans24715.6%
Disability%
Any disability27.9%
Under 1822.0%
18–64 years14.8%
65 and over48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.9%
Public insurance56.3%
No insurance10.9%
Uninsured under 1912.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,75796.0%
Spanish30.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages30.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,82099.5%
Born in same state1,82099.5%
Born in different state35619.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen100.5%
Not a US citizen990.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French37020.2%
Italian1649%
English543%
Arab522.8%
AncestryCount%
German492.7%
Polish251.4%
Dutch221.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.5%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83822

What city is ZIP code 83822 in?

ZIP code 83822 is primarily assigned to Oldtown, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83822 in?

ZIP code 83822 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83822 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 83822 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83822 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 83822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83822?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83822?

20% of residents in ZIP code 83822 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83822 in?

ZIP code 83822 observes the PST timezone.

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