83544 ZIP Code — Orofino, ID

Clearwater County, Idaho

ZIP code 83544 is located in Orofino, Idaho, within Clearwater County. It covers approximately 241.99 square miles and serves a population of 6,329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83544

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,087. 44% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,329

population

241.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orofino	Acceptable
Orofino	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83520 Ahsahka (9.7 mi) 83553 Weippe (13.5 mi) 83541 Lenore (15.2 mi) 83546 Pierce (16.3 mi) 83545 Peck (17 mi) 83543 Nezperce (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,329
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	241.99 sq mi
Water area	9.18 sq mi
Latitude	46.5251
Longitude	-116.1306
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	53.0%	53.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	10.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,329

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$61,087

Median household income

$30,230

Per capita income

$222,600

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

2,400

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

105

125

5–9

104

195

10–14

160

157

15–19

129

20–24

107

359

25–34

297

459

35–44

378

459

45–54

378

254

55–59

210

283

60–64

233

534

65–74

440

297

75–84

245

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,015	16.0%
18 and over	5,314	84.0%
65 and over	1,680	26.5%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,629	86.1%
Two or more races	442	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	209	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	87	1.3%
Asian	76	1.2%
Other race	75	1.1%
Black or African American	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	53.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	10.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$61,087

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 13.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,600
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	26.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,294	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	145	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	463	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	466	19.7%
Households with children under 18	445	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,080	45.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	14.5%
Married	47.5%	55.0%
Separated	3.5%	2.9%
Widowed	4.1%	12.2%
Divorced	20.9%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	2.1%
Kindergarten	40	3.5%
Elementary school	468	40.6%
High school	321	27.8%
College / grad school	300	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Retail trade 10.5%

Public administration 9.8%

Construction 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 48.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	667	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	15.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,096	96.3%
Spanish	73	1.2%
Other Indo-European	39	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	19	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,151	97.2%
Born in same state	6,122	96.7%
Born in different state	2,855	45.1%
Foreign born	29	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	178	2.8%
Not a US citizen	71	39.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	951	15%
Italian	824	13%
Arab	188	3%
Polish	163	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	83	1.3%
Dutch	80	1.3%
English	62	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83544

What city is ZIP code 83544 in?

ZIP code 83544 is primarily assigned to Orofino, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83544 in?

ZIP code 83544 falls within Clearwater County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83544 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 83544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83544 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 83544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83544 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 83544 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 83544?

ZIP code 83544 has an estimated population of 6,329 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83544 in?

ZIP code 83544 observes the PST timezone.