83866 ZIP Code — Santa, ID

Benewah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83866 is located in Santa, Idaho, within Benewah County. It covers approximately 63.50 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83866

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,975. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 83866 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

299

population

63.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	299
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	63.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.1816
Longitude	-116.4133
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	100.0%	53.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

299

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$28,975

Median household income

$14,207

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	299	100.0%
65 and over	93	31.1%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 20.1%

Group	Count	%
White	239	79.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	20.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	53.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 64.0%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	64.0%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
Median income	$28,975

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 84.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	37.1%
Single-family detached	44.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.3%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	40.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.3%
Wood	23.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	76.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	76.3%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.6%	0.0%
Married	39.4%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 28.1%

HS graduate 16.4%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 20.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	64.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.1%
Public insurance	79.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299	100.0%
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)	299	100.0%
Born in same state	299	100.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	60	20.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83866

What city is ZIP code 83866 in?

ZIP code 83866 is primarily assigned to Santa, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83866 in?

ZIP code 83866 falls within Benewah County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83866 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 83866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83866 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 83866 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83866?

The median household income in ZIP code 83866 is $28,975, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 83866?

ZIP code 83866 has an estimated population of 299 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83866 in?

ZIP code 83866 observes the PST timezone.