Zip code 83281: Swanlake, Idaho

Q: What city is zip code 83281?

83281 is assigned to Swanlake, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 83281 in?

83281 is in Bannock County, Idaho.

Q: What is the population of 83281?

About 148 people live in 83281, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 83281?

The median household income in 83281 is $131,213.

Q: What zip codes are near 83281?

The closest zip codes to 83281 are 83228, 83234, 83232, 83263, 83283.

Residential delivery areaBannock CountyMountain Time

Population

148

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$131K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

58.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

41 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

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

About 83281

83281 is a rural zip code in Swanlake, Idaho (Bannock County), covering 41 sq mi of land. About 148 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 58.8 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 $131,213 a year, 63% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 83281 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 148 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age58.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · ID 37.336th of 256 in ID
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%1st of 256 in ID
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%2nd of 256 in ID
Healthcare workers27.9%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%5th of 256 in ID
Self-employed workers22.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · ID 12.5%58th of 256 in ID
Uninsured rate19.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%16th of 256 in ID
Median household income$131,213
90th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · ID $77,8004th of 242 in ID
Residents 65 and older24.3%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · ID 17%90th of 256 in ID
Per capita income$60,430
85th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,95218th of 256 in ID
Median earnings per worker$62,105
79th
U.S. $49,666 · ID $43,42115th of 253 in ID
Bachelor's degree or higher27.5%
40th
U.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%86th of 256 in ID
Population148
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262242nd of 256 in ID
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi211th of 256 in ID
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%241st of 256 in ID
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%240th of 256 in ID
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%208th of 256 in ID
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2239th of 256 in ID
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · ID 8%244th of 256 in ID
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%214th of 256 in ID
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%244th of 256 in ID
Residents under 186.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · ID 24.1%239th of 256 in ID
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%171st of 256 in ID
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · ID 15%242nd of 256 in ID
Income inequality (Gini)0.015
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ID 0.444255th of 255 in ID

Measure	83281	Bannock	ID	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ID
Median age	58.8	35.2	37.3	38.9	99th	36th of 256
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	69.5%	72.1%	65.2%	99th	1st of 256
Broadband accessStrength	100%	88.7%	91.9%	91%	99th	2nd of 256
Healthcare workers	27.9%	12.1%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	5th of 256
Self-employed workers	22.8%	9%	12.5%	10%	99th	58th of 256
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.6%	6.5%	9.1%	8.4%	95th	16th of 256
Median household incomeStrength	$131,213	$66,499	$77,800	$80,734	90th	4th of 242
Residents 65 and older	24.3%	15.3%	17%	17.2%	90th	90th of 256
Per capita incomeStrength	$60,430	$33,866	$38,952	$44,673	85th	18th of 256
Median earnings per worker	$62,105	$40,928	$43,421	$49,666	79th	15th of 253
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.5%	30.6%	31.8%	35.7%	40th	86th of 256
Population	148	89,454	1,934,262	334,922,499	1st	242nd of 256
Population density	4/sq mi	80/sq mi	23/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	211th of 256
Poverty rateStrength	0%	12.3%	10.6%	12.5%	1st	241st of 256
Work from home	0%	11.4%	13.3%	15.1%	1st	240th of 256
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.3%	3.7%	5.2%	1st	208th of 256
Diversity index	0	34.3	36.2	61.4	1st	239th of 256
Veterans	0%	6.9%	8%	6.2%	1st	244th of 256
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.4%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	214th of 256
Housing vacancy	0%	7.1%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	244th of 256
Residents under 18	6.8%	25.1%	24.1%	22%	1st	239th of 256
Tech workers	0%	2.4%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	171st of 256
Government workers	0%	19.9%	15%	14.5%	1st	242nd of 256
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.015	0.446	0.444	0.483	1st	255th 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

47%

55–64

24%

65–74

75+

Median age

58.8

Under 18

6.8%

65 and over

24.3%

Race and ethnicity

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

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 69
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 100%
Married couples: 100%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

97%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

83281

$131,213

Bannock Co.

$66,499

Idaho

$77,800

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$60,430

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.015

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

83281

—

Bannock Co.

$300,700

Idaho

$418,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

83281

—

Bannock Co.

$960

Idaho

$1,238

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 69
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

23%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

49%

10–19

20–29

51%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

98.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

49%

Healthcare

28%

Office and admin

21%

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

49%

Agriculture and mining

49%

Retail

Education

Manufacturing

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

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$62,105

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	83281	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,086	$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

28%

Some college

22%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

28%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.8%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 19.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Swanlake
State: Idaho
County: Bannock County
Center point: 42.3090° N, 111.9594° W
Land area: 41 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 83281

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
83228	Clifton, ID	7.3 mi	1,134	$73,750	$292,300
83234	Downey, ID	11 mi	1,417	$81,083	$229,300
83232	Dayton, ID	12 mi	562	$86,302	$326,500
83263	Preston, ID	14 mi	9,940	$62,500	$379,600
83283	Thatcher, ID	15 mi	185	—	$438,900
83286	Weston, ID	17 mi	1,668	$92,500	$359,000
83241	Grace, ID	17 mi	2,488	$71,298	$215,200
83246	Lava Hot Springs, ID	21 mi	821	$73,125	$394,700
83237	Franklin, ID	22 mi	1,567	$86,053	$396,400
84308	Cornish, UT	24 mi	260	$83,333	$309,400
83214	Arimo, ID	24 mi	586	$80,333	$279,200
83252	Malad City, ID	25 mi	4,707	$76,328	$271,600

Questions about 83281

What city is zip code 83281?

83281 is assigned to Swanlake, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 83281 in?

83281 is in Bannock County, Idaho.

What is the population of 83281?

About 148 people live in 83281, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 83281 in?

83281 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 83281?

The median household income in 83281 is $131,213.

What zip codes are near 83281?

The closest zip codes to 83281 are 83228, 83234, 83232, 83263, 83283.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83281, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.