Zip code 83637: Lowman, Idaho
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 83637
83637 is a rural zip code in Lowman, Idaho (Boise County), covering 455 sq mi of land. About 226 people live here. The median resident is 67.5 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 $46,944 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $178,100, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 83637 compares
Only about 226 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age67.599thU.S. 38.9 · ID 37.36th of 256 in ID
- Homeownership rate96.1%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%24th of 256 in ID
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%5th of 256 in ID
- Veterans39.9%99thU.S. 6.2% · ID 8%1st of 256 in ID
- Housing vacancy71.4%99thU.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%11th of 256 in ID
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · ID 17%4th of 256 in ID
- 99thU.S. 10% · ID 12.5%46th of 256 in ID
- Average commute42 min98thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min13th of 233 in ID
- Poverty rate24.8%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%13th of 256 in ID
- Broadband access96.9%92ndStrengthU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%31st of 256 in ID
- Government workers17.5%74thU.S. 14.5% · ID 15%111th of 256 in ID
- Uninsured rate4.4%26thU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%206th of 256 in ID
- Median home value$178,10017thU.S. $332,700 · ID $418,600235th of 241 in ID
- Per capita income$28,26214thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,952208th of 256 in ID
- 8thU.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%211th of 256 in ID
- Median household income$46,9447thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ID $77,800228th of 242 in ID
- Residents under 1814.6%7thU.S. 22% · ID 24.1%210th of 256 in ID
- Diversity index12.66thU.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2203rd of 256 in ID
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%237th of 256 in ID
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%206th of 256 in ID
- Population2261stU.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262227th of 256 in ID
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi249th of 256 in ID
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · ID 46.9%207th of 234 in ID
- Median earnings per worker$13,0561stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,421248th of 253 in ID
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%184th of 256 in ID
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%213th of 256 in ID
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · ID 0.444222nd of 255 in ID
| Measure | 83637 | Boise | ID | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.5 | 53.4 | 37.3 | 38.9 | 6th of 256 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 96.1% | 90.3% | 72.1% | 65.2% | 24th of 256 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 20% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5th of 256 | |
| Veterans | 39.9% | 13.3% | 8% | 6.2% | 1st of 256 | |
| Housing vacancy | 71.4% | 36.8% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11th of 256 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 63.7% | 28.3% | 17% | 17.2% | 4th of 256 | |
| Self-employed workers | 25% | 17.3% | 12.5% | 10% | 46th of 256 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 42 min | 38 min | 21.6 min | 26.4 min | 13th of 233 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.8% | 7.7% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 13th of 256 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.9% | 90% | 91.9% | 91% | 31st of 256 | |
| Government workers | 17.5% | 20.8% | 15% | 14.5% | 111th of 256 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 206th of 256 | |
| Median home value | $178,100 | $476,100 | $418,600 | $332,700 | 235th of 241 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,262 | $38,748 | $38,952 | $44,673 | 208th of 256 | |
| Work from home | 5% | 20.3% | 13.3% | 15.1% | 211th of 256 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,944 | $78,774 | $77,800 | $80,734 | 228th of 242 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.6% | 15.4% | 24.1% | 22% | 210th of 256 | |
| Diversity index | 12.6 | 29.5 | 36.2 | 61.4 | 203rd of 256 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 8.8% | 31.2% | 31.8% | 35.7% | 237th of 256 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 2% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 206th of 256 | |
| Population | 226 | 8,273 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 | 227th of 256 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 4/sq mi | 23/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 249th of 256 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 29.7% | 46.9% | 51.1% | 207th of 234 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $13,056 | $43,539 | $43,421 | $49,666 | 248th of 253 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 184th of 256 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.5% | 13.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 213th of 256 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.313 | 0.365 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 222nd 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
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black0%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other3%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 128
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 45.3%
- Married couples
- 41.4%
- Living alone
- 54.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 39.9%
- Male / female
- 59% / 41%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 448
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Vacant
- 71.4%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (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 | 83637 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $10,893 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.7%
- Households with broadband
- 96.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 88.3%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 4.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lowman
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Boise County
- Center point
- 44.1039° N, 115.1552° W
- Land area
- 455 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 83637
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83716 | Boise, ID | 16 mi | $128,822 |
| 83601 | Atlanta, ID · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 83278 | Stanley, ID | 23 mi | $81,602 |
| 83227 | Clayton, ID | 33 mi | — |
| 83631 | Idaho City, ID | 34 mi | $80,714 |
| 83622 | Garden Valley, ID | 36 mi | $65,625 |
| 83340 | Ketchum, ID | 38 mi | $93,556 |
| 83666 | Placerville, ID | 42 mi | $63,125 |
| 83327 | Fairfield, ID | 46 mi | $66,250 |
| 83602 | Banks, ID | 49 mi | — |
| 83629 | Horseshoe Bend, ID | 50 mi | $72,500 |
| 83353 | Sun Valley, ID | 50 mi | $126,645 |
Questions about 83637
What city is zip code 83637?
83637 is assigned to Lowman, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 83637 in?
83637 is in Boise County, Idaho.
What is the population of 83637?
About 226 people live in 83637, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 83637 in?
83637 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 83637?
The median household income in 83637 is $46,944.
What zip codes are near 83637?
The closest zip codes to 83637 are 83716, 83601, 83278, 83227, 83631.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83637, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.