🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

83226

Challis

ZIP Code 83226 is a standard zip code serving Challis, Challis, Idaho (ID), in Custer County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,504 with a median household income of $37,875. The area falls within the America/Boise timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Idaho (ID)
County: Custer
City: Challis
Timezone: America/Boise

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.496900
Longitude: -114.194600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 2232.83 mi²
Water Area: 3.35 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 45.326565°N, 43.844203°S, -113.906773°E, -114.820115°W

With 2,504 residents spread across 2232.83 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,504

Population

45th percentile

$37,875

Median Income

20th percentile

$154,100

Median Home Value

60th percentile

2232.83 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 83226 is $37,875, and the median home value is $154,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,434

Total Units

1,121

Occupied Units

78.2%

Occupancy Rate

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