83553 ZIP Code — Weippe, ID

Clearwater County, Idaho

ZIP code 83553 is located in Weippe, Idaho, within Clearwater County. It covers approximately 107.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,015 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83553

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,432. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 54% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 83553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,015

population

107.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weippe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83546 Pierce (11.7 mi) 83536 Kamiah (12.5 mi) 83544 Orofino (13.5 mi) 83539 Kooskia (14.5 mi) 83543 Nezperce (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,015
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	107.74 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	46.3718
Longitude	-115.9541
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	57.8%	53.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	33.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	10.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,015

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$34,432

Median household income

$27,037

Per capita income

$221,500

Median home value

$497

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

530

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	11.6%
18 and over	897	88.4%
65 and over	382	37.6%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	970	92.5%
Two or more races	38	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	53.4%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	33.9%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	10.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 24.0%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 31.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	24.0%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	31.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$34,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 33.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,500
Median rent / month	$497
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	57.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	34.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	53.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	147	27.2%
Female householder, no spouse	111	20.5%
Households with children under 18	73	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	50.3%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.0%	15.6%
Married	74.5%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	14.9%
Divorced	14.0%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	40.7%
High school	33	55.9%
College / grad school	2	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Agriculture & mining 21.0%

Other services 14.6%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Retail trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Professional & management 0.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 49.2%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	53.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	954	94.0%
Spanish	19	2.0%
Other Indo-European	13	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,015	100.0%
Born in same state	1,015	100.0%
Born in different state	500	49.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	8.7%
Arab	67	6.6%
French	63	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	3.1%
Polish	27	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.3%
Internet access	74.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83553

What city is ZIP code 83553 in?

ZIP code 83553 is primarily assigned to Weippe, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83553 in?

ZIP code 83553 falls within Clearwater County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83553 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 83553 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 83553 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 83553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83553?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 83553 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 83553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83553 in?

ZIP code 83553 observes the PST timezone.