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Shoshone County
Smelterville, ID
83868
83868 ZIP Code — Smelterville, ID
Shoshone County, Idaho
ZIP code 83868 is located in
Smelterville ,
Idaho ,
within Shoshone County .
It covers approximately 6.68 square miles and serves a population of
894 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83868
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $46,081. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 83868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
894
Population density
134 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
6.68 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
47.5212
Longitude
-116.1940
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.0%
57.9%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
30.7%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
10.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$46,081
Median household income
$101,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 74 8.3% 18 and over 820 91.7% 65 and over 192 21.5% Median age 45.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Group Count % White 803 82.5% Hispanic or Latino 79 8.1% Two or more races 79 8.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.0%
57.9%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
30.7%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
10.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 12.8% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 35.0% $50k–$75k 24.2% $100k–$150k 8.8% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $46,081
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $101,000 Median rent / month $843 Owner occupied 66.2% Renter occupied 33.8% Vacant 12.2% Single-family detached 63.7% Large apartment buildings 11.3% Mobile homes 18.8% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 2.7% 1990–1999 1.1% 1980–1989 13.3% 1970–1979 17.9% 1960–1969 1.8% 1950–1959 6.2% 1940–1949 27.0% 1939 or earlier 28.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 10.0% 1 bedroom 21.0% 2 bedrooms 36.5% 3 bedrooms 24.8% 4 bedrooms 5.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 47.1% 2 vehicles 32.7% 3 or more 17.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.0% Electricity 30.5% Wood 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 90 22.7% Cohabiting couple 24 6.0% Male householder, no spouse 135 34.0% Female householder, no spouse 148 37.3% Households with children under 18 41 10.3% Households with seniors (65+) 149 37.5% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.5% 41.6% Married 24.8% 23.6% Separated 0.7% 1.8% Widowed 2.0% 17.5% Divorced 20.0% 15.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.4%
Some college, no degree
33.8%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 1.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 40 51.3% High school 28 35.9% College / grad school 10 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Public administration
1.6%
Professional & management
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.7% Service 42.1% Sales & office 8.3% Natural resources & construction 19.0% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.4% Government 5.0% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.3% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
35.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.3% Retirement income 13.9% Supplemental Security 17.1% Cash public assistance 8.3% Food stamps / SNAP 23.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.5% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 29.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 18.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.0% Visited dentist 52.2% Cholesterol screening 84.9% Teeth loss 21.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 78 9.5%
Disability % Any disability 31.0% Under 18 20.3% 18–64 years 22.5% 65 and over 63.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.0% Public insurance 59.7% No insurance 15.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 884 98.9% 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) 894 100.0% Born in same state 894 100.0% Born in different state 472 52.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 128 14.3% Arab 65 7.3% French 51 5.7% English 33 3.7%
Ancestry Count % German 17 1.9% Polish 17 1.9% Dutch 9 1% Irish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.4% Internet access 82.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83868
What city is ZIP code 83868 in?
ZIP code 83868 is primarily assigned to Smelterville, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83868 in?
ZIP code 83868 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83868 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 83868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83868?
16% of residents in ZIP code 83868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83868?
The median home value in ZIP code 83868 is $101,000.
Does ZIP code 83868 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 83868 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 83868 in?
ZIP code 83868 observes the PST timezone.
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