83670 ZIP Code — Sweet, ID

Gem County, Idaho

ZIP code 83670 is located in Sweet, Idaho, within Gem County. It covers approximately 67.56 square miles and serves a population of 717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83670

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,654. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83670 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

717

population

67.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sweet	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	717
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	67.56 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	44.0313
Longitude	-116.3866
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	29.1%	47.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	66.4%	34.3%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	14.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

717

Population

People per sq mi

60.7

Median age

$79,654

Median household income

$32,936

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

274

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	18.3%
18 and over	586	81.7%
65 and over	182	25.4%
Median age	60.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	694	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	3.1%
Two or more races	23	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	47.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	66.4%	34.3%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	14.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	33.0%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
Median income	$79,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 43.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 31.6%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.4%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	31.7%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	3.6%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	58.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	50.5%
Fuel oil	7.5%
Wood	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	97.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	8	2.9%
Households with children under 18	56	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	33.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	11.7%
Married	90.3%	85.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	11.3%
Elementary school	32	21.2%
High school	81	53.6%
College / grad school	21	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.6%

Wholesale trade 19.5%

Construction 19.2%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.3%
Government	38.4%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	15.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	67.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	701	97.8%
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)	717	100.0%
Born in same state	717	100.0%
Born in different state	243	33.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	19.9%
Italian	83	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	77	10.7%
Polish	30	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83670

What city is ZIP code 83670 in?

ZIP code 83670 is primarily assigned to Sweet, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83670 in?

ZIP code 83670 falls within Gem County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83670 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 83670 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83670 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 83670 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83670?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83670 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 83670 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 83670 in?

ZIP code 83670 observes the MST timezone.