🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

83342

Malta

ZIP Code 83342 is a standard zip code serving Malta, Malta, Idaho (ID), in Cassia County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,371 with a median household income of $45,065. The area falls within the America/Boise timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.274100
Longitude: -113.392700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1235.22 mi²
Water Area: 0.52 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 42.519615°N, 41.887439°S, -112.724395°E, -113.784614°W

With 1,371 residents spread across 1235.22 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,371

Population

30th percentile

$45,065

Median Income

40th percentile

$122,500

Median Home Value

45th percentile

1235.22 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 83342 is $45,065, and the median home value is $122,500.

Housing

543

Total Units

432

Occupied Units

79.6%

Occupancy Rate

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