83873 ZIP Code — Wallace, ID

Shoshone County, Idaho

ZIP code 83873 is located in Wallace, Idaho, within Shoshone County. It covers approximately 254.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83873

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 $222,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $42,241. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 83873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,726

population

254.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallace	Acceptable
Wallace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83802 Avery (9.5 mi) 83846 Mullan (12.9 mi) 59866 Saint Regis (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,726
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	254.95 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	47.2958
Longitude	-115.6445
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	54.7%	57.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	10.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,726

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$42,241

Median household income

$26,194

Per capita income

$222,200

Median home value

$665

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

968

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

152

35–44

113

104

45–54

55–59

131

60–64

195

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	18.0%
18 and over	1,416	82.0%
65 and over	428	24.8%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,578	88.6%
Two or more races	116	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	55	3.1%
Black or African American	20	1.1%
Other race	8	0.4%
Asian	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	57.9%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	10.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 26.5%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	26.5%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$42,241

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 52.0%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,200
Median rent / month	$665
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	38.9%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	52.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.6%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	306	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	221	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	159	21.6%
Households with children under 18	131	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	47.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	15.6%
Married	39.6%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	9.0%	12.5%
Divorced	17.4%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.2%
Kindergarten	7	2.5%
Elementary school	81	29.0%
High school	117	41.9%
College / grad school	68	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.7%

Retail trade 16.8%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Construction 12.1%

Professional & management 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 5.3%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	10.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 62.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	30.9%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,650	95.6%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,696	98.3%
Born in same state	1,633	94.6%
Born in different state	822	47.6%
Foreign born	63	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.7%
Not a US citizen	15	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	310	18%
French	208	12.1%
Polish	150	8.7%
Arab	64	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.9%
German	9	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83873

What city is ZIP code 83873 in?

ZIP code 83873 is primarily assigned to Wallace, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83873 in?

ZIP code 83873 falls within Shoshone County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83873 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 83873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83873?

21% of residents in ZIP code 83873 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83873 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 83873 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 83873?

The median household income in ZIP code 83873 is $42,241, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 83873 in?

ZIP code 83873 observes the PST timezone.