83870 ZIP Code — Tensed, ID

Benewah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83870 is located in Tensed, Idaho, within Benewah County. It covers approximately 63.03 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83870

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,750. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83870 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

415

population

63.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tensed	Acceptable
Tensed	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83824 Desmet (5.4 mi) 83851 Plummer (8.1 mi) 83855 Potlatch (12.3 mi) 83861 Saint Maries (12.5 mi) 99128 Farmington (13.9 mi) 99033 Tekoa (14.8 mi) 99104 Belmont (15.3 mi) 99018 Latah (17.3 mi) 99130 Garfield (18.6 mi) 83857 Princeton (18.8 mi) 83876 Worley (19.2 mi) 99158 Oakesdale (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	415
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	63.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.1698
Longitude	-116.8601
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	51.1%	53.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	32.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

415

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$60,750

Median household income

$26,470

Per capita income

$341,100

Median home value

$438

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

35.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	42.4%
18 and over	239	57.6%
65 and over	57	13.7%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	331	79%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	17.2%
Two or more races	9	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1%
Other race	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	53.1%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	32.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	11.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
Median income	$60,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 38.7%

$500k–$1M 19.8%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$341,100
Median rent / month	$438
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	26.2%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	51.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	26	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	46	31.3%
Households with children under 18	42	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	34.0%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	40.8%
Married	55.0%	35.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	14.4%	6.0%
Divorced	15.3%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 19.4%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	45.3%
High school	86	54.1%
College / grad school	1	0.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.9%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Public administration 13.0%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 5.6%

Retail trade 4.6%

Information 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.7%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	28.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	19.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	397	95.7%
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)	406	97.8%
Born in same state	378	91.1%
Born in different state	100	24.1%
Foreign born	28	6.7%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.2%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	14%
Italian	15	3.6%
English	12	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	1.9%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83870

What city is ZIP code 83870 in?

ZIP code 83870 is primarily assigned to Tensed, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83870 in?

ZIP code 83870 falls within Benewah County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83870 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 83870 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 83870 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 83870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 83870 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 83870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 83870?

Health data for ZIP code 83870 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 83870 in?

ZIP code 83870 observes the PST timezone.