Zip code 83623: Glenns Ferry, Idaho
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 83623
83623 is a rural zip code in Glenns Ferry, Idaho (Elmore County), covering 247 sq mi of land. About 1,521 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 43.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,145 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $217,600, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $646 a month.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and management.
How 83623 compares
- Government workers32.5%99thU.S. 14.5% · ID 15%20th of 256 in ID
- Veterans15.2%98thU.S. 6.2% · ID 8%26th of 256 in ID
- Poverty rate21.8%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%22nd of 256 in ID
- Housing vacancy15.8%88thU.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%97th of 256 in ID
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · ID 17%96th of 256 in ID
- Median age43.981stU.S. 38.9 · ID 37.3110th of 256 in ID
- Uninsured rate11.3%77thU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%84th of 256 in ID
- Broadband access92.5%53rdU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%108th of 256 in ID
- Homeownership rate69.5%52ndU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%199th of 256 in ID
- Diversity index43.140thU.S. 61.4 · ID 36.251st of 256 in ID
- 30thU.S. 0.483 · ID 0.444117th of 255 in ID
- 29thU.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%83rd of 256 in ID
- Residents under 1819.5%28thU.S. 22% · ID 24.1%168th of 256 in ID
- Median home value$217,60025thU.S. $332,700 · ID $418,600222nd of 241 in ID
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%91st of 256 in ID
- Work from home8.2%23rdU.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%159th of 256 in ID
- Average commute21.8 min22ndU.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min145th of 233 in ID
- 22ndU.S. 10% · ID 12.5%231st of 256 in ID
- Median household income$58,14518thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ID $77,800196th of 242 in ID
- Per capita income$28,82516thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,952199th of 256 in ID
- Median earnings per worker$36,81313thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,421185th of 253 in ID
- 7thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%213th of 256 in ID
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · ID 46.9%163rd of 234 in ID
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%182nd of 256 in ID
- Population1,5212ndU.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262131st of 256 in ID
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · ID $1,238184th of 191 in ID
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%182nd of 256 in ID
- Population density6/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi182nd of 256 in ID
| Measure | 83623 | Elmore | ID | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 32.5% | 22.4% | 15% | 14.5% | 20th of 256 | |
| Veterans | 15.2% | 20.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 26th of 256 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.8% | 10.5% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 22nd of 256 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.8% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 97th of 256 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.9% | 14.8% | 17% | 17.2% | 96th of 256 | |
| Median age | 43.9 | 33.1 | 37.3 | 38.9 | 110th of 256 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 84th of 256 | |
| Broadband access | 92.5% | 91.2% | 91.9% | 91% | 108th of 256 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.5% | 65.6% | 72.1% | 65.2% | 199th of 256 | |
| Diversity index | 43.1 | 48 | 36.2 | 61.4 | 51st of 256 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.412 | 0.403 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 117th of 255 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 83rd of 256 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.5% | 24.2% | 24.1% | 22% | 168th of 256 | |
| Median home value | $217,600 | $316,500 | $418,600 | $332,700 | 222nd of 241 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 91st of 256 | |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 4.5% | 13.3% | 15.1% | 159th of 256 | |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 22 min | 21.6 min | 26.4 min | 145th of 233 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.2% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 10% | 231st of 256 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,145 | $65,359 | $77,800 | $80,734 | 196th of 242 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,825 | $32,615 | $38,952 | $44,673 | 199th of 256 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,813 | $41,805 | $43,421 | $49,666 | 185th of 253 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.6% | 22.4% | 31.8% | 35.7% | 213th of 256 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 27.3% | 44.2% | 46.9% | 51.1% | 163rd of 234 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.7% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 182nd of 256 | |
| Population | 1,521 | 29,321 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 | 131st of 256 | |
| Median gross rent | $646 | $1,243 | $1,238 | $1,413 | 184th of 191 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 182nd of 256 | |
| Population density | 6/sq mi | 10/sq mi | 23/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 182nd of 256 |
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
- White72%
- Black0.9%
- Hispanic21%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.8%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 558
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 60.2%
- Married couples
- 48.7%
- Living alone
- 29.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 15.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 663
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Vacant
- 15.8%
- Median year built
- 1950
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 27.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.7× (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 | 83623 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,477 | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,597 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $72,520 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,538 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.4%
- Households with broadband
- 92.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.8%
- No internet access
- 5.7%
- Without health insurance
- 11.3%
- Limited-English households
- 3.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Glenns Ferry
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Elmore County
- Center point
- 43.0416° N, 115.4002° W
- Land area
- 247 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 83623
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83633 | King Hill, ID | 10 mi | $84,394 |
| 83627 | Hammett, ID | 11 mi | $61,250 |
| 83337 | Hill City, ID | 18 mi | — |
| 83314 | Bliss, ID | 23 mi | $66,771 |
| 83648 | Mountain Home Afb, ID | 24 mi | $74,196 |
| 83604 | Bruneau, ID | 25 mi | $51,810 |
| 83647 | Mountain Home, ID | 26 mi | $63,760 |
| 83322 | Corral, ID | 29 mi | — |
| 83332 | Hagerman, ID | 29 mi | $64,792 |
| 83330 | Gooding, ID | 36 mi | $60,842 |
| 83316 | Buhl, ID | 39 mi | $69,593 |
| 83355 | Wendell, ID | 40 mi | $65,764 |
Zip codes like 83623 elsewhere
Questions about 83623
What city is zip code 83623?
83623 is assigned to Glenns Ferry, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 83623 in?
83623 is in Elmore County, Idaho.
What is the population of 83623?
About 1,521 people live in 83623, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 83623 in?
83623 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 83623?
The median household income in 83623 is $58,145.
What zip codes are near 83623?
The closest zip codes to 83623 are 83633, 83627, 83337, 83314, 83648.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83623, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.