83873 ZIP Code, Wallace, ID
83873 is a ZIP code in Wallace, Idaho in Shoshone County. It covers 255 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 83874, 83867 and 83849. 1,569 people live here in 648 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $45,852, well below the Idaho median of $77,800; the median age is 50.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wallace, ID
- County: Shoshone County
- Land area: 255 sq mi
- Population: 1,569
- Median household income: $45,852
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,569 |
| Households | 648 |
| Median household income | $45,852 |
| Income per person | $28,288 |
| Median age | 50.8 |
| Homeowners | 67.7% |
| Median home value | $278,500 |
| Median rent | $686 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% |
| Broadband internet | 95.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.5% |
| $10–15K | 6.9% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 23.9% |
| $50–75K | 19.0% |
| $75–100K | 9.3% |
| $100–150K | 9.7% |
| $150–200K | 2.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 16.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 21.2% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.1% |
| Owned outright | 20.7% |
| Rented | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 41.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 8.9% |
| 5–19 units | 6.7% |
| 20+ units | 3.9% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 83873
58 business establishments with 609 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Retail Trade: 10
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 83874 (4.5 mi)
- 83867 — Silverton CDP, ID (7.2 mi)
- 83849 — Osburn city, ID (7.6 mi)
- 83846 — Mullan city, ID (8.5 mi)
- 83837 — Kellogg city, ID (12.1 mi)
- 83839 (15.9 mi)
- 83868 — Smelterville city, ID (16.5 mi)
- 59867 — Saltese CDP, MT (18.7 mi)
Areas that include 83873
- Wallace, ID ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Shoshone County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Idaho ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Shoshone County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Shoshone County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Shoshone County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Shoshone County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Shoshone County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Shoshone County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Shoshone County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Shoshone County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 83873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 83873 in?
- 83873 is a Wallace, ID mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 83873 in?
- 83873 is in Shoshone County.
- What is the population of 83873?
- About 1,569 people (±251), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,587.
- What is the median household income in 83873?
- $45,852 (±$6,938), compared with $77,800 for Idaho as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 83873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 83873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 83873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 83874 (4.5 mi), 83867 (7.2 mi, Silverton), 83849 (7.6 mi, Osburn), 83846 (8.5 mi, Mullan), 83837 (12.1 mi, Kellogg) and 83839 (15.9 mi).
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