Zip code 83553: Weippe, Idaho

Q: What city is zip code 83553?

83553 is assigned to Weippe, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 83553 in?

83553 is in Clearwater County, Idaho.

Q: What is the population of 83553?

About 1,038 people live in 83553, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 83553?

The median household income in 83553 is $39,191.

Q: What zip codes are near 83553?

The closest zip codes to 83553 are 83546, 83536, 83544, 83543, 83520.

Residential delivery areaClearwater CountyPacific Time

Population

1,038

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$205K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$541/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

108 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

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

About 83553

83553 is a rural zip code in Weippe, Idaho (Clearwater County), covering 108 sq mi of land. About 1,038 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 59 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,191 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $204,700, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $541 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.2 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and education.

How 83553 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age59
99th
U.S. 38.9 · ID 37.335th of 256 in ID
Residents 65 and older39.8%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · ID 17%21st of 256 in ID
Healthcare workers17.4%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%11th of 256 in ID
Homeownership rate87.1%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%76th of 256 in ID
Uninsured rate14.8%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%50th of 256 in ID
Government workers20.2%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · ID 15%78th of 256 in ID
Veterans8.6%
82nd
U.S. 6.2% · ID 8%104th of 256 in ID
Tech workers5%
79th
U.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%18th of 256 in ID
Housing vacancy8.6%
64th
U.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%152nd of 256 in ID
Poverty rate12.8%
60th
U.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%73rd of 256 in ID
Average commute22.2 min
24th
U.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min142nd of 233 in ID
Median home value$204,700
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · ID $418,600233rd of 241 in ID
Income inequality (Gini)0.397
19th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ID 0.444141st of 255 in ID
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · ID 12.5%234th of 256 in ID
Per capita income$28,434
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,952204th of 256 in ID
Work from home6.6%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%189th of 256 in ID
Diversity index9.8
4th
U.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2218th of 256 in ID
Median household income$39,191
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ID $77,800237th of 242 in ID
Residents under 1810.5%
3rd
U.S. 22% · ID 24.1%224th of 256 in ID
Median earnings per worker$27,212
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,421236th of 253 in ID
Population1,038
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262158th of 256 in ID
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi156th of 256 in ID
Median gross rent$541
1st
U.S. $1,413 · ID $1,238189th of 191 in ID
Bachelor's degree or higher7.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%246th of 256 in ID
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%228th of 256 in ID
Broadband access71%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%249th of 256 in ID
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%229th of 256 in ID
Rent-burdened renters9.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ID 46.9%195th of 234 in ID

Measure	83553	Clearwater	ID	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ID
Median age	59	52.2	37.3	38.9	99th	35th of 256
Residents 65 and older	39.8%	29%	17%	17.2%	99th	21st of 256
Healthcare workers	17.4%	13.2%	9.5%	9.7%	98th	11th of 256
Homeownership rateStrength	87.1%	82.9%	72.1%	65.2%	92nd	76th of 256
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.8%	11.2%	9.1%	8.4%	88th	50th of 256
Government workers	20.2%	23.6%	15%	14.5%	85th	78th of 256
Veterans	8.6%	11.6%	8%	6.2%	82nd	104th of 256
Tech workers	5%	1.5%	2.7%	3.8%	79th	18th of 256
Housing vacancy	8.6%	21.4%	10.3%	10.1%	64th	152nd of 256
Poverty rate	12.8%	13.2%	10.6%	12.5%	60th	73rd of 256
Average commute	22.2 min	22.5 min	21.6 min	26.4 min	24th	142nd of 233
Median home value	$204,700	$268,200	$418,600	$332,700	22nd	233rd of 241
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.397	0.432	0.444	0.483	19th	141st of 255
Self-employed workers	6.7%	9.9%	12.5%	10%	16th	234th of 256
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,434	$34,062	$38,952	$44,673	15th	204th of 256
Work from home	6.6%	10.1%	13.3%	15.1%	14th	189th of 256
Diversity index	9.8	22.9	36.2	61.4	4th	218th of 256
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,191	$60,000	$77,800	$80,734	3rd	237th of 242
Residents under 18	10.5%	14.9%	24.1%	22%	3rd	224th of 256
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,212	$44,839	$43,421	$49,666	2nd	236th of 253
Population	1,038	9,012	1,934,262	334,922,499	1st	158th of 256
Population density	10/sq mi	4/sq mi	23/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	156th of 256
Median gross rent	$541	$875	$1,238	$1,413	1st	189th of 191
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.5%	17.5%	31.8%	35.7%	1st	246th of 256
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.5%	3.7%	5.2%	1st	228th of 256
Broadband accessWeakness	71%	83.6%	91.9%	91%	1st	249th of 256
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.1%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	229th of 256
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	9.5%	45.9%	46.9%	51.1%	1st	195th 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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

22%

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

Under 18

10.5%

65 and over

39.8%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

9.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 513
Average household size: 2
Family households: 58.3%
Married couples: 45.2%
Living alone: 37.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.6%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

83553

$39,191

Clearwater Co.

$60,000

Idaho

$77,800

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,434

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.397

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

83553

$204,700

Clearwater Co.

$268,200

Idaho

$418,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

83553

$541

Clearwater Co.

$875

Idaho

$1,238

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 561
Owner-occupied: 87.1%
Vacant: 8.6%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 9.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.5%
Home value to income: 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

33%

10–19

19%

20–29

18%

30–44

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

22.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

17%

Construction and repair

16%

Education

13%

Production

Transportation and moving

Sales

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Business and finance

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Agriculture and mining

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

12%

Education

11%

Professional and technical services

10%

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$27,212

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	83553	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,542	$74,888
Service	$12,426	$26,804
Sales and office	$15,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,667	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

48%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4%
Households with broadband: 71%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 40.5%
No internet access: 28.3%
Without health insurance: 14.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Weippe
State: Idaho
County: Clearwater County
Center point: 46.3934° N, 115.8975° W
Land area: 108 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 83553

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
83546	Pierce, ID	13 mi	422	$53,594	$182,400
83536	Kamiah, ID	14 mi	4,444	$53,707	$241,800
83544	Orofino, ID	14 mi	6,798	$69,458	$292,700
83543	Nezperce, ID	18 mi	739	$62,679	$210,900
83520	Ahsahka, ID	23 mi	144	$25,688	—
83545	Peck, ID	25 mi	458	$63,750	$270,000
83533	Greencreek, ID	25 mi	121	$128,750	$353,400
83552	Stites, ID	28 mi	806	$56,172	$240,100
83523	Craigmont, ID	30 mi	797	$63,036	$225,000
83827	Elk River, ID	30 mi	154	$54,327	$231,800
83526	Ferdinand, ID	30 mi	242	$70,357	$246,300
83530	Grangeville, ID	33 mi	6,406	$79,477	$324,000

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Questions about 83553

What city is zip code 83553?

83553 is assigned to Weippe, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 83553 in?

83553 is in Clearwater County, Idaho.

What is the population of 83553?

About 1,038 people live in 83553, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 83553 in?

83553 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 83553?

The median household income in 83553 is $39,191.

What zip codes are near 83553?

The closest zip codes to 83553 are 83546, 83536, 83544, 83543, 83520.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83553, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.