Zip code 83213: Arco, Idaho

Q: What city is zip code 83213?

83213 is assigned to Arco, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 83213 in?

83213 is in Butte County, Idaho.

Q: What is the population of 83213?

About 1,349 people live in 83213, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 83213?

The median household income in 83213 is $43,472.

Q: What zip codes are near 83213?

The closest zip codes to 83213 are 83255, 83320, 83215, 83262, 83244.

Residential delivery areaButte CountyMountain Time

Population

1,349

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$164K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$580/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

677 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 83213

83213 is a rural zip code in Arco, Idaho (Butte County), covering 677 sq mi of land. About 1,349 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,472 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,800, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $580 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 83213 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate30.7%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%10th of 256 in ID
Veterans12.9%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · ID 8%36th of 256 in ID
Tech workers8.3%
94th
U.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%6th of 256 in ID
Housing vacancy19.6%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%81st of 256 in ID
Self-employed workers13%
83rd
U.S. 10% · ID 12.5%142nd of 256 in ID
Median age43.2
78th
U.S. 38.9 · ID 37.3115th of 256 in ID
Residents under 1825.4%
77th
U.S. 22% · ID 24.1%96th of 256 in ID
Government workers17.7%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · ID 15%108th of 256 in ID
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · ID 17%129th of 256 in ID
Uninsured rate9.6%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%114th of 256 in ID
Unemployment rate5.9%
67th
U.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%42nd of 256 in ID
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
67th
U.S. 0.483 · ID 0.44462nd of 255 in ID
Homeownership rate71.3%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%190th of 256 in ID
Rent-burdened renters44.7%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · ID 46.9%92nd of 234 in ID
Bachelor's degree or higher21.9%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%134th of 256 in ID
Foreign-born residents4.5%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%95th of 256 in ID
Diversity index28.4
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2117th of 256 in ID
Median home value$163,800
13th
U.S. $332,700 · ID $418,600237th of 241 in ID
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%197th of 256 in ID
Per capita income$26,765
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,952221st of 256 in ID
Average commute19.5 min
11th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min169th of 233 in ID
Broadband access83.3%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%221st of 256 in ID
Median earnings per worker$34,236
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,421212th of 253 in ID
Median household income$43,472
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ID $77,800234th of 242 in ID
Population1,349
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262141st of 256 in ID
Healthcare workers4.5%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%186th of 256 in ID
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi224th of 256 in ID
Median gross rent$580
1st
U.S. $1,413 · ID $1,238187th of 191 in ID

Measure	83213	Butte	ID	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ID
Poverty rateWeakness	30.7%	19.3%	10.6%	12.5%	96th	10th of 256
Veterans	12.9%	10.7%	8%	6.2%	96th	36th of 256
Tech workers	8.3%	4.1%	2.7%	3.8%	94th	6th of 256
Housing vacancy	19.6%	19.7%	10.3%	10.1%	93rd	81st of 256
Self-employed workers	13%	19.4%	12.5%	10%	83rd	142nd of 256
Median age	43.2	41.3	37.3	38.9	78th	115th of 256
Residents under 18	25.4%	24.6%	24.1%	22%	77th	96th of 256
Government workers	17.7%	17.8%	15%	14.5%	75th	108th of 256
Residents 65 and older	20%	20.3%	17%	17.2%	74th	129th of 256
Uninsured rate	9.6%	7.8%	9.1%	8.4%	69th	114th of 256
Unemployment rate	5.9%	4.4%	3.7%	5.2%	67th	42nd of 256
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.416	0.444	0.483	67th	62nd of 255
Homeownership rate	71.3%	77.5%	72.1%	65.2%	57th	190th of 256
Rent-burdened renters	44.7%	44%	46.9%	51.1%	28th	92nd of 234
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.9%	17.5%	31.8%	35.7%	26th	134th of 256
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	2.9%	5.9%	14.1%	26th	95th of 256
Diversity index	28.4	20.6	36.2	61.4	22nd	117th of 256
Median home value	$163,800	$217,600	$418,600	$332,700	13th	237th of 241
Work from home	6%	16%	13.3%	15.1%	12th	197th of 256
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,765	$28,232	$38,952	$44,673	11th	221st of 256
Average commuteStrength	19.5 min	22 min	21.6 min	26.4 min	11th	169th of 233
Broadband accessWeakness	83.3%	89.2%	91.9%	91%	9th	221st of 256
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,236	$35,910	$43,421	$49,666	7th	212th of 253
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,472	$53,015	$77,800	$80,734	5th	234th of 242
Population	1,349	2,684	1,934,262	334,922,499	2nd	141st of 256
Healthcare workers	4.5%	5.6%	9.5%	9.7%	2nd	186th of 256
Population density	2/sq mi	1/sq mi	23/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	224th of 256
Median gross rent	$580	$608	$1,238	$1,413	1st	187th of 191

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.2

Under 18

25.4%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0%
Hispanic9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

28.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 575
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 49.7%
Married couples: 32.7%
Living alone: 42.1%
Veterans (of adults): 12.9%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

83213

$43,472

Butte Co.

$53,015

Idaho

$77,800

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,765

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

83213

$163,800

Butte Co.

$217,600

Idaho

$418,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

83213

$580

Butte Co.

$608

Idaho

$1,238

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 715
Owner-occupied: 71.3%
Vacant: 19.6%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 7.8%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

0.6%

Walked

11%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

28%

20–29

14%

30–44

16%

45–59

0.6%

60+

Average commute

19.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

Production

Computer and math

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Sales

Engineering and science

Management

Healthcare

Business and finance

Education

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Police and fire

0.8%

Legal and social services

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Professional and technical services

10%

Manufacturing

Education

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Construction

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$34,236

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	83213	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,648	$74,888
Service	$30,341	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,269	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,111	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

29%

Some college

14%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Households with broadband: 83.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64%
No internet access: 15.3%
Without health insurance: 9.6%
Limited-English households: 4%

Geography

City (USPS): Arco
State: Idaho
County: Butte County
Center point: 43.4439° N, 113.3643° W
Land area: 677 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 83213

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
83255	Moore, ID	19 mi	1,222	$70,714	$283,200
83320	Carey, ID	27 mi	1,600	$57,813	$245,500
83215	Atomic City, ID	28 mi	15	$41,250	$20,800
83262	Pingree, ID	31 mi	1,090	$59,900	$334,100
83244	Howe, ID	38 mi	386	—	$221,400
83210	Aberdeen, ID	38 mi	3,843	$74,615	$213,300
83277	Springfield, ID	43 mi	164	$63,654	$235,400
83221	Blackfoot, ID	44 mi	29,081	$75,172	$281,300
83251	Mackay, ID	45 mi	1,443	$73,482	$366,900
83343	Minidoka, ID · PO box	47 mi	—	—	—
83350	Rupert, ID	52 mi	12,671	$61,806	$244,100
83435	Monteview, ID	54 mi	600	$73,750	$221,000

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Questions about 83213

What city is zip code 83213?

83213 is assigned to Arco, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 83213 in?

83213 is in Butte County, Idaho.

What is the population of 83213?

About 1,349 people live in 83213, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 83213 in?

83213 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 83213?

The median household income in 83213 is $43,472.

What zip codes are near 83213?

The closest zip codes to 83213 are 83255, 83320, 83215, 83262, 83244.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83213, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.