Zip code 83238: Geneva, Idaho

Q: What city is zip code 83238?

83238 is assigned to Geneva, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 83238 in?

83238 is in Bear Lake County, Idaho.

Q: What is the population of 83238?

About 129 people live in 83238, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 83238?

The median household income in 83238 is $90,491.

Q: What zip codes are near 83238?

The closest zip codes to 83238 are 83254, 83220, 83239, 83126, 83233.

Residential delivery areaBear Lake CountyMountain Time

Population

129

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$90K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$423K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 83238

83238 is a rural zip code in Geneva, Idaho (Bear Lake County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 129 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 30.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $90,491 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $422,900, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 51.7 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and construction and repair.

How 83238 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 129 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Average commute51.7 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min6th of 233 in ID
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%4th of 256 in ID
Homeownership rate91.5%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%43rd of 256 in ID
Median earnings per worker$90,223
96th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,4213rd of 253 in ID
Residents under 1825.6%
79th
U.S. 22% · ID 24.1%90th of 256 in ID
Housing vacancy11.9%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%120th of 256 in ID
Work from home18.5%
73rd
U.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%49th of 256 in ID
Residents 65 and older19.4%
70th
U.S. 17.2% · ID 17%133rd of 256 in ID
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · ID 12.5%181st of 256 in ID
Median home value$422,900
65th
U.S. $332,700 · ID $418,60077th of 241 in ID
Median household income$90,491
62nd
U.S. $80,734 · ID $77,80040th of 242 in ID
Poverty rate9.3%
40th
U.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%143rd of 256 in ID
Per capita income$35,502
36th
U.S. $44,673 · ID $38,952109th of 256 in ID
Foreign-born residents4.7%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%90th of 256 in ID
Bachelor's degree or higher17.9%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%181st of 256 in ID
Government workers7.7%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · ID 15%228th of 256 in ID
Median age30.5
5th
U.S. 38.9 · ID 37.3236th of 256 in ID
Population129
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262250th of 256 in ID
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi232nd of 256 in ID
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%211th of 256 in ID
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2241st of 256 in ID
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%238th of 256 in ID
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · ID 8%247th of 256 in ID
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%175th of 256 in ID
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%229th of 256 in ID
Income inequality (Gini)0.267
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ID 0.444238th of 255 in ID

Measure	83238	Bear Lake	ID	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ID
Average commuteWeakness	51.7 min	30 min	21.6 min	26.4 min	99th	6th of 233
Broadband accessStrength	100%	89.6%	91.9%	91%	99th	4th of 256
Homeownership rateStrength	91.5%	89.5%	72.1%	65.2%	97th	43rd of 256
Median earnings per workerStrength	$90,223	$43,729	$43,421	$49,666	96th	3rd of 253
Residents under 18	25.6%	27.4%	24.1%	22%	79th	90th of 256
Housing vacancy	11.9%	43.3%	10.3%	10.1%	78th	120th of 256
Work from home	18.5%	9.2%	13.3%	15.1%	73rd	49th of 256
Residents 65 and older	19.4%	21.2%	17%	17.2%	70th	133rd of 256
Self-employed workers	10.8%	18.9%	12.5%	10%	67th	181st of 256
Median home value	$422,900	$275,000	$418,600	$332,700	65th	77th of 241
Median household income	$90,491	$75,260	$77,800	$80,734	62nd	40th of 242
Poverty rate	9.3%	7%	10.6%	12.5%	40th	143rd of 256
Per capita income	$35,502	$34,260	$38,952	$44,673	36th	109th of 256
Foreign-born residents	4.7%	1.7%	5.9%	14.1%	28th	90th of 256
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.9%	21.6%	31.8%	35.7%	16th	181st of 256
Government workers	7.7%	19.1%	15%	14.5%	6th	228th of 256
Median age	30.5	40.5	37.3	38.9	5th	236th of 256
Population	129	6,650	1,934,262	334,922,499	1st	250th of 256
Population density	1/sq mi	7/sq mi	23/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	232nd of 256
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.6%	3.7%	5.2%	1st	211th of 256
Diversity index	0	12.9	36.2	61.4	1st	241st of 256
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.9%	9.1%	8.4%	1st	238th of 256
Veterans	0%	6.3%	8%	6.2%	1st	247th of 256
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	175th of 256
Healthcare workers	0%	10.3%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	229th of 256
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.267	0.404	0.444	0.483	1st	238th of 255

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

26%

5–17

14%

18–24

22%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

30.5

Under 18

25.6%

65 and over

19.4%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

12%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 59
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 32.2%
Married couples: 32.2%
Living alone: 67.8%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 67% / 33%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

47%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

83238

$90,491

Bear Lake Co.

$75,260

Idaho

$77,800

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,502

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.267

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

83238

$422,900

Bear Lake Co.

$275,000

Idaho

$418,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

83238

—

Bear Lake Co.

$632

Idaho

$1,238

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 67
Owner-occupied: 91.5%
Vacant: 11.9%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 7.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

34%

30–44

45–59

60+

66%

Average commute

51.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

71%

Management

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

54%

Wholesale

28%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$90,223

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	83238	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

58%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 8.5%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Geneva
State: Idaho
County: Bear Lake County
Center point: 42.3812° N, 111.0999° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 83238

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
83254	Montpelier, ID	7.4 mi	3,792	$64,839	$253,800
83220	Bern, ID	15 mi	138	$78,021	—
83239	Georgetown, ID	17 mi	887	$85,000	$215,900
83126	Smoot, WY	17 mi	837	$111,172	$463,900
83233	Dingle, ID	18 mi	147	—	—
83119	Fairview, WY	19 mi	31	—	—
83261	Paris, ID	19 mi	562	$95,000	$267,300
83223	Bloomington, ID	21 mi	255	$79,583	$377,300
83114	Cokeville, WY	21 mi	635	$85,536	$212,500
83272	Saint Charles, ID	25 mi	219	$77,614	—
83110	Afton, WY	27 mi	5,198	$86,731	$381,100
83283	Thatcher, ID	29 mi	185	—	$438,900

Questions about 83238

What city is zip code 83238?

83238 is assigned to Geneva, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 83238 in?

83238 is in Bear Lake County, Idaho.

What is the population of 83238?

About 129 people live in 83238, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 83238 in?

83238 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 83238?

The median household income in 83238 is $90,491.

What zip codes are near 83238?

The closest zip codes to 83238 are 83254, 83220, 83239, 83126, 83233.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83238, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.