Zip code 83353: Sun Valley, Idaho
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 83353
83353 is a small-town zip code in Sun Valley, Idaho (Blaine County), covering 8.9 sq mi of land. About 1,450 people live here, or 163 per square mile. The median resident is 56.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $126,645 a year, 57% above the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $952,100, or 7.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; arts, media and sports; and construction and repair. 40% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 83353 compares
- Per capita income$112,06099thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,9522nd of 256 in ID
- Housing vacancy71.9%99thU.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%10th of 256 in ID
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · ID 17%15th of 256 in ID
- 99thU.S. 10% · ID 12.5%16th of 256 in ID
- Median age56.198thU.S. 38.9 · ID 37.347th of 256 in ID
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · ID 0.44410th of 255 in ID
- Veterans14.3%97thU.S. 6.2% · ID 8%27th of 256 in ID
- Homeownership rate90.5%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%47th of 256 in ID
- Median home value$952,10095thU.S. $332,700 · ID $418,6002nd of 241 in ID
- 95thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%2nd of 256 in ID
- Median household income$126,64588thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · ID $77,8008th of 242 in ID
- Broadband access96.2%87thStrengthU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%39th of 256 in ID
- Median earnings per worker$62,46279thU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,42114th of 253 in ID
- Work from home17.7%71stU.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%58th of 256 in ID
- Tech workers3.4%60thU.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%38th of 256 in ID
- 49thU.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%45th of 256 in ID
- Uninsured rate6.3%45thU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%174th of 256 in ID
- 44thU.S. 14.5% · ID 15%167th of 256 in ID
- Diversity index30.724thU.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2104th of 256 in ID
- Population density163/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi46th of 256 in ID
- 19thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%194th of 256 in ID
- Population1,4502ndU.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262135th of 256 in ID
- 2ndU.S. 22% · ID 24.1%228th of 256 in ID
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%199th of 256 in ID
- Average commute13 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min226th of 233 in ID
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%216th of 256 in ID
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · ID 46.9%206th of 234 in ID
| Measure | 83353 | Blaine | ID | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita incomeStrength | $112,060 | $57,942 | $38,952 | $44,673 | 2nd of 256 | |
| Housing vacancy | 71.9% | 34.9% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 10th of 256 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 43.4% | 22.7% | 17% | 17.2% | 15th of 256 | |
| Self-employed workers | 39.8% | 16.9% | 12.5% | 10% | 16th of 256 | |
| Median age | 56.1 | 45.6 | 37.3 | 38.9 | 47th of 256 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.559 | 0.484 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 10th of 255 | |
| Veterans | 14.3% | 6.7% | 8% | 6.2% | 27th of 256 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.5% | 73.5% | 72.1% | 65.2% | 47th of 256 | |
| Median home value | $952,100 | $735,300 | $418,600 | $332,700 | 2nd of 241 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 70.3% | 48% | 31.8% | 35.7% | 2nd of 256 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $126,645 | $92,566 | $77,800 | $80,734 | 8th of 242 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.2% | 95.8% | 91.9% | 91% | 39th of 256 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $62,462 | $45,558 | $43,421 | $49,666 | 14th of 253 | |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 14.6% | 13.3% | 15.1% | 58th of 256 | |
| Tech workers | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 38th of 256 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.5% | 13.8% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 45th of 256 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.3% | 9% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 174th of 256 | |
| Government workers | 13% | 9.8% | 15% | 14.5% | 167th of 256 | |
| Diversity index | 30.7 | 43.3 | 36.2 | 61.4 | 104th of 256 | |
| Population density | 163/sq mi | 10/sq mi | 23/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 46th of 256 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6% | 6.6% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 194th of 256 | |
| Population | 1,450 | 24,951 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 | 135th of 256 | |
| Residents under 18 | 9% | 19.2% | 24.1% | 22% | 228th of 256 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.9% | 6.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 199th of 256 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 13 min | 18.7 min | 21.6 min | 26.4 min | 226th of 233 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 2.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 216th of 256 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 30.5% | 46.9% | 51.1% | 206th of 234 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White83%
- Black1%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other3%
- Multiracial8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 685
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 51.8%
- Married couples
- 50.8%
- Living alone
- 36.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 14.3%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,434
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Vacant
- 71.9%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 4.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 7.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 83353 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $84,776 | $74,888 |
| Service | $13,977 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $78,487 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,111 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 27.8%
- Households with broadband
- 96.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 92.4%
- No internet access
- 3.8%
- Without health insurance
- 6.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Sun Valley
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Blaine County
- Center point
- 43.6923° N, 114.3252° W
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Sun Valley99% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 83353
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83354 | Sun Valley, ID | 1.5 mi | — |
| 83333 | Hailey, ID | 9.3 mi | $99,704 |
| 83340 | Ketchum, ID | 13 mi | $93,556 |
| 83313 | Bellevue, ID | 25 mi | $74,575 |
| 83251 | Mackay, ID | 26 mi | $73,482 |
| 83327 | Fairfield, ID | 26 mi | $66,250 |
| 83320 | Carey, ID | 30 mi | $57,813 |
| 83348 | Picabo, ID | 30 mi | — |
| 83227 | Clayton, ID | 33 mi | — |
| 83349 | Richfield, ID | 41 mi | $70,795 |
| 83322 | Corral, ID | 41 mi | — |
| 83352 | Shoshone, ID | 45 mi | $70,057 |
Zip codes like 83353 elsewhere
Questions about 83353
What city is zip code 83353?
83353 is assigned to Sun Valley, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 83353 in?
83353 is in Blaine County, Idaho.
What is the population of 83353?
About 1,450 people live in 83353, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 83353 in?
83353 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 83353?
The median household income in 83353 is $126,645.
What zip codes are near 83353?
The closest zip codes to 83353 are 83354, 83333, 83340, 83313, 83251.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83353, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.