83353 ZIP Code — Sun Valley, ID

Blaine County, Idaho

ZIP code 83353 is located in Sun Valley, Idaho, within Blaine County. It covers approximately 8.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83353

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $907,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,818) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 83353 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,373

population

8.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sun Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,373
Population density	154 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	8.90 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.6634
Longitude	-114.0893
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	42.3%	37.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	33.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	22.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	20.1%	6.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,373

Population

154

People per sq mi

64.5

Median age

$66,818

Median household income

$82,954

Per capita income

$907,300

Median home value

$2,162

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

2,450

Housing units

76.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

220

65–74

279

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	5.8%
18 and over	1,294	94.2%
65 and over	671	48.9%
Median age	64.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.4%

Two or more races 11.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Black or African American 3.1%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,113	76.4%
Two or more races	164	11.3%
Hispanic or Latino	83	5.7%
Black or African American	45	3.1%
Other race	37	2.5%
Asian	14	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	37.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	33.0%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	22.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	20.1%	6.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 22.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	22.0%
Median income	$66,818

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 29.2%

$1M+ 44.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$907,300
Median rent / month	$2,162
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	75.0%
Single-family detached	39.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	26.2%
1970–1979	38.7%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.4%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.6%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	35	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	90	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	212	34.0%
Households with children under 18	21	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	481	77.1%
Average household size	1.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	19.3%
Married	66.2%	38.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	6.1%
Divorced	5.4%	36.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 4.0%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 46.8%

Graduate / professional 29.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	76.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	33.3%
High school	48	51.6%
College / grad school	14	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 29.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Construction 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Public administration 4.3%

Retail trade 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Other services 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.5%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	0.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.9%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	22.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.9%
Retirement income	48.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,373	100.0%
Spanish	57	4.2%
Other Indo-European	57	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,226	89.3%
Born in same state	1,226	89.3%
Born in different state	183	13.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	147	10.7%
Not a US citizen	56	38.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	246	17.9%
Polish	118	8.6%
Italian	79	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	2%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83353

What city is ZIP code 83353 in?

ZIP code 83353 is primarily assigned to Sun Valley, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83353 in?

ZIP code 83353 falls within Blaine County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83353 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 83353 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83353?

76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 83353 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 83353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 83353 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 83353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83353 in?

ZIP code 83353 observes the MST timezone.