83661 ZIP Code — Payette, ID

Payette County, Idaho

ZIP code 83661 is located in Payette, Idaho, within Payette County. It covers approximately 295.61 square miles and serves a population of 10,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83661

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 $223,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $54,369. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83661 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,545

population

295.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83661 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83661

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Payette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83655 New Plymouth (9.6 mi) 83619 Fruitland (11.2 mi) 83617 Emmett (14.2 mi) 97914 Ontario (15.2 mi) 83660 Parma (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,545
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	295.61 sq mi
Water area	3.36 sq mi
Latitude	44.0757
Longitude	-116.7147
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	52.0%	47.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	32.1%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,545

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$54,369

Median household income

$26,453

Per capita income

$223,300

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

2,528

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

426

Under 5

462

383

5–9

415

242

10–14

263

221

15–19

239

282

20–24

305

779

25–34

843

346

35–44

375

634

45–54

687

237

55–59

256

424

60–64

460

584

65–74

632

331

75–84

359

173

85+

187

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,544	24.1%
18 and over	8,001	75.9%
65 and over	2,266	21.5%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Two or more races 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,617	73.8%
Two or more races	1,183	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,125	9.6%
Other race	508	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	212	1.8%
Black or African American	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	47.3%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	32.1%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$54,369

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 14.1%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,300
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.6%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,112	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	343	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	600	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	785	20.4%
Households with children under 18	1,205	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,552	40.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	21.7%
Married	59.1%	54.3%
Separated	3.7%	1.5%
Widowed	3.2%	10.9%
Divorced	12.0%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	203	10.1%
Kindergarten	306	15.3%
Elementary school	903	45.1%
High school	433	21.6%
College / grad school	157	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Construction 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Public administration 8.3%

Retail trade 7.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	929	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,657	91.6%
Spanish	480	5.0%
Other Indo-European	480	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,966	94.5%
Born in same state	9,939	94.3%
Born in different state	2,944	27.9%
Foreign born	27	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	579	5.5%
Not a US citizen	239	41.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,047	9.9%
Arab	838	7.9%
Italian	615	5.8%
English	204	1.9%
Polish	102	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	44	0.4%
German	29	0.3%
Irish	1	0%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83661

What city is ZIP code 83661 in?

ZIP code 83661 is primarily assigned to Payette, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83661 in?

ZIP code 83661 falls within Payette County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83661?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83661 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 83661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83661 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 83661 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 83661?

ZIP code 83661 has an estimated population of 10,545 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83661 in?

ZIP code 83661 observes the MST timezone.