83272 ZIP Code — Saint Charles, ID

Bear Lake County, Idaho

ZIP code 83272 is located in Saint Charles, Idaho, within Bear Lake County. It covers approximately 127.92 square miles and serves a population of 212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83272

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 $215,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 83272 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

212

population

127.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Charles	Acceptable
Saint Charles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

84028 Garden City (11.9 mi) 83237 Franklin (13.2 mi) 83254 Montpelier (16.2 mi) 83263 Preston (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	212
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	127.92 sq mi
Water area	58.48 sq mi
Latitude	42.0772
Longitude	-111.4264
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	46.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	36.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

212

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$85,750

Median household income

$44,026

Per capita income

$215,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

303

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	20.8%
18 and over	168	79.2%
65 and over	56	26.4%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	205	96.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	46.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	36.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.8%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 24.7%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 19.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	24.7%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	19.2%
Median income	$85,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 32.4%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 36.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
Vacant	76.1%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	30.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	25.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.1%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	65.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	17.8%
Propane / LP gas	71.2%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	69.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2	2.7%
Households with children under 18	21	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	60.3%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	19.2%
Married	51.4%	78.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	18.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 43.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	28.6%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	17	40.5%
College / grad school	13	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.8%

Retail trade 15.3%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Other services 6.9%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 3.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	33.6%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.0%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	31.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.6%
Carpool	37.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.3%
Retirement income	46.6%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	14.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	197	92.9%
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)	212	100.0%
Born in same state	212	100.0%
Born in different state	153	72.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	62.7%
Italian	46	21.7%
Arab	11	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	4.2%
Dutch	7	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83272

What city is ZIP code 83272 in?

ZIP code 83272 is primarily assigned to Saint Charles, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83272 in?

ZIP code 83272 falls within Bear Lake County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83272 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 83272 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 83272 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 83272 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83272 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 83272 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83272?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 83272 in?

ZIP code 83272 observes the MST timezone.