Zip code 83808: Calder, Idaho

Q: What city is zip code 83808?

83808 is assigned to Calder, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 83808 in?

83808 is in Shoshone County, Idaho.

Q: What is the population of 83808?

About 132 people live in 83808, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 83808?

The closest zip codes to 83808 are 83850, 83867, 83837, 83868, 83849.

Residential delivery areaShoshone CountyPacific Time

Population

132

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

67.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

190 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 83808

83808 is a rural zip code in Calder, Idaho (Shoshone County), covering 190 sq mi of land. About 132 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.

18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 54.3 minutes each way, and 28% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; food service; and transportation and moving goods. 35% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 83808 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 132 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age67.5
99th
U.S. 38.9 · ID 37.37th of 256 in ID
Homeownership rate96.4%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ID 72.1%21st of 256 in ID
Average commute54.3 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ID 21.6 min4th of 233 in ID
Veterans25.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · ID 8%5th of 256 in ID
Housing vacancy45.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ID 10.3%28th of 256 in ID
Residents 65 and older55.3%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · ID 17%7th of 256 in ID
Self-employed workers34.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · ID 12.5%21st of 256 in ID
Work from home27.6%
92nd
U.S. 15.1% · ID 13.3%17th of 256 in ID
Government workers20.7%
86th
U.S. 14.5% · ID 15%71st of 256 in ID
Poverty rate18.2%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · ID 10.6%32nd of 256 in ID
Income inequality (Gini)0.435
50th
U.S. 0.483 · ID 0.44481st of 255 in ID
Bachelor's degree or higher29%
44th
U.S. 35.7% · ID 31.8%77th of 256 in ID
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · ID 24.1%176th of 256 in ID
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · ID 3.7%110th of 256 in ID
Healthcare workers6.9%
14th
U.S. 9.7% · ID 9.5%144th of 256 in ID
Broadband access83.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ID 91.9%217th of 256 in ID
Per capita income$21,048
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ID $38,952249th of 256 in ID
Median earnings per worker$25,625
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ID $43,421239th of 253 in ID
Population132
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ID 1,934,262249th of 256 in ID
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ID 23/sq mi247th of 256 in ID
Diversity index3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · ID 36.2236th of 256 in ID
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · ID 9.1%255th of 256 in ID
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · ID 5.9%253rd of 256 in ID
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ID 46.9%233rd of 234 in ID
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ID 2.7%248th of 256 in ID

Measure	83808	Shoshone	ID	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ID
Median age	67.5	44.8	37.3	38.9	99th	7th of 256
Homeownership rateStrength	96.4%	74%	72.1%	65.2%	99th	21st of 256
Average commuteWeakness	54.3 min	21.6 min	21.6 min	26.4 min	99th	4th of 233
Veterans	25.2%	10.5%	8%	6.2%	99th	5th of 256
Housing vacancy	45.1%	18.2%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	28th of 256
Residents 65 and older	55.3%	23.3%	17%	17.2%	99th	7th of 256
Self-employed workers	34.5%	7.3%	12.5%	10%	99th	21st of 256
Work from home	27.6%	8.1%	13.3%	15.1%	92nd	17th of 256
Government workers	20.7%	14.8%	15%	14.5%	86th	71st of 256
Poverty rateWeakness	18.2%	13.1%	10.6%	12.5%	80th	32nd of 256
Income inequality (Gini)	0.435	0.392	0.444	0.483	50th	81st of 255
Bachelor's degree or higher	29%	12.7%	31.8%	35.7%	44th	77th of 256
Residents under 18	18.9%	20.7%	24.1%	22%	24th	176th of 256
Unemployment rate	3.3%	5.3%	3.7%	5.2%	21st	110th of 256
Healthcare workers	6.9%	8.7%	9.5%	9.7%	14th	144th of 256
Broadband accessWeakness	83.9%	88.2%	91.9%	91%	10th	217th of 256
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,048	$29,688	$38,952	$44,673	3rd	249th of 256
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,625	$34,569	$43,421	$49,666	2nd	239th of 253
Population	132	13,785	1,934,262	334,922,499	1st	249th of 256
Population density	1/sq mi	5/sq mi	23/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	247th of 256
Diversity index	3	20.9	36.2	61.4	1st	236th of 256
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	9.2%	9.1%	8.4%	1st	255th of 256
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	253rd of 256
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	41.5%	46.9%	51.1%	1st	233rd of 234
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	248th 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

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

26%

65–74

30%

75+

Median age

67.5

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

55.3%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 56
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 60.7%
Married couples: 55.4%
Living alone: 39.3%
Veterans (of adults): 25.2%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

36%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

83808

—

Shoshone Co.

$55,527

Idaho

$77,800

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,048

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.435

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

83808

—

Shoshone Co.

$267,400

Idaho

$418,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

83808

—

Shoshone Co.

$943

Idaho

$1,238

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 102
Owner-occupied: 96.4%
Vacant: 45.1%
Median year built: 1995
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

28%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

38%

45–59

29%

60+

29%

Average commute

54.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

28%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

41%

Food service

21%

Transportation and moving

14%

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Office and admin

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

34%

Agriculture and mining

31%

Education

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Public administration

Construction

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$25,625

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

34.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	83808	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$50,417	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$12,031	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

25%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.7%
Households with broadband: 83.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50%
No internet access: 10.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Calder
State: Idaho
County: Shoshone County
Center point: 47.3206° N, 116.0644° W
Land area: 190 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 83808

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
83850	Pinehurst, ID	11 mi	2,704	$67,574	$297,800
83867	Silverton, ID	14 mi	652	$90,074	$286,800
83837	Kellogg, ID	14 mi	3,203	$45,885	$228,500
83868	Smelterville, ID	15 mi	906	$51,270	$133,300
83849	Osburn, ID	15 mi	2,086	$52,639	$223,600
83846	Mullan, ID	19 mi	918	$59,844	$213,200
83873	Wallace, ID	21 mi	1,569	$45,852	$278,500
83802	Avery, ID	21 mi	124	$78,906	—
83830	Fernwood, ID	22 mi	45	$108,182	$280,800
83866	Santa, ID	22 mi	352	$31,711	$271,300
83839	Kingston, ID	22 mi	1,287	$63,889	$384,400
83812	Clarkia, ID	23 mi	11	$72,500	—

Questions about 83808

What city is zip code 83808?

83808 is assigned to Calder, Idaho. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 83808 in?

83808 is in Shoshone County, Idaho.

What is the population of 83808?

About 132 people live in 83808, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 83808 in?

83808 is in Pacific Time.

What zip codes are near 83808?

The closest zip codes to 83808 are 83850, 83867, 83837, 83868, 83849.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83808, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.