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Riggins, ID
83549
83549 ZIP Code — Riggins, ID
Idaho County, Idaho
ZIP code 83549 is located in
Riggins ,
Idaho ,
within Idaho County .
It covers approximately 535.61 square miles and serves a population of
665 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83549
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,375. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 83549 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
665
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
535.61 sq mi
Water area
2.78 sq mi
Latitude
45.3383
Longitude
-116.0800
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.2%
55.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
28.8%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
12.8%
13.6%
19.5%
Over $200k
4.5%
2.4%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$54,375
Median household income
$344,100
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 112 16.8% 18 and over 553 83.2% 65 and over 238 35.8% Median age 59.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 648 96.6% Two or more races 17 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.2%
55.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
28.8%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
12.8%
13.6%
19.5%
Over $200k
4.5%
2.4%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 12.3% $25k–$35k 14.4% $35k–$50k 5.8% $50k–$75k 28.8% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $54,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $344,100 Median rent / month $681 Owner occupied 75.5% Renter occupied 24.5% Vacant 41.4% Single-family detached 73.9% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 13.3% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.02
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 20.9% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 9.5% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 8.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.7% 1 bedroom 20.3% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 34.7% 4 bedrooms 13.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 36.8% 2 vehicles 32.5% 3 or more 26.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 41.7% Propane / LP gas 14.4% Fuel oil 4.9% Wood 39.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 183 56.1% Cohabiting couple 6 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 77 23.6% Female householder, no spouse 60 18.4% Households with children under 18 59 18.1% Households with seniors (65+) 180 55.2% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.3% 8.6% Married 63.6% 71.0% Separated 0.7% 0.0% Widowed 5.2% 11.8% Divorced 10.2% 8.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
33.6%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.7% Kindergarten 7 6.3% Elementary school 89 80.2% High school 7 6.3% College / grad school 5 4.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.1%
Transportation & utilities
18.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.3%
Education & healthcare
8.2%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Professional & management
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.7% Service 3.2% Sales & office 10.9% Natural resources & construction 17.3% Production & transportation 10.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.1% Government 11.4% Self-employed 14.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 50.9% Carpool 9.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.1% Work from home 30.4% Other means 4.2% Avg commute (minutes) 19.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
40.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.4% Retirement income 35.9% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 3.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.1% High blood pressure 38.3% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 12.0% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 17.3% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 15.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.5% Visited dentist 60.6% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 99 17.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.2% 65 and over 38.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.2% Public insurance 46.5% No insurance 9.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 656 98.6% Spanish 9 1.4% Other Indo-European 9 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 665 100.0% Born in same state 665 100.0% Born in different state 340 51.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 113 17% Italian 85 12.8% English 78 11.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 61 9.2% Polish 8 1.2% Dutch 4 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.0% Internet access 85.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83549
What city is ZIP code 83549 in?
ZIP code 83549 is primarily assigned to Riggins, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83549 in?
ZIP code 83549 falls within Idaho County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83549 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 83549 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 83549 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 83549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 83549 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 83549 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83549?
17% of residents in ZIP code 83549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 83549 in?
ZIP code 83549 observes the PST timezone.
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