| City: | Georgetown, Idaho |
| County: | Bear Lake County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:33:22 PM |
| Population: | 609 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 208 / 986 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.5237, -111.3230 |
| Land Area: | 71.023 sq mi |
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Georgetown sits in Bear Lake County, Idaho, serving a rural territory of 123.5 square miles. This isn't just a town. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning the Georgetown post office provides the only mail delivery option across the entire service area. The 609 residents live in a landscape of canyons and mountain valleys, where numbered streets in the town center give way to canyon roads like Georgetown Canyon Road, Left Hand Canyon Road, and Skinner Canyon Road.
The post office maintains 212 PO Boxes for a community of 216 households. That's a 98% adoption rate. With no alternative delivery available across 123.5 square miles of rural territory, nearly every household relies on a PO Box. Mail doesn't come to your door here. Residents drive to the post office to collect packages, prescriptions, and daily mail.
Most delivery happens via rural carrier route, with 57 rural route records compared to just 2 city route records. This mixed pattern shows Georgetown's character: a small town core with numbered streets (Main Street, 1st through 7th) surrounded by dispersed rural properties accessed by canyon roads. The street names tell the geographic story: Stringtown Road, Half Mile Lane, Horseshoe Lane.
With a median household income of $78,750 and 86% homeownership (185 of 216 occupied homes), Georgetown is a working rural community. The median age of 35.6 years indicates younger families rather than retirees. Only 4 business establishments and 5 employees show this is primarily a residential area, not a commercial center.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
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Georgetown, ID 83239There is no street delivery alternative in this ZIP code.
Town center uses numbered streets and Main Street, while surrounding rural territory relies on canyon roads and geographic landmarks.
ZIP Code 83239 has 609 residents and 216 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, slightly younger than the state (36.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.8%, much higher than the state average of 82.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 609Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 805Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $85,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 216Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $215,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 425 | 491 | 517 | 537 | 521 | 552 | 548 | 584 | 620 | 642 | 649 | 862 | 805 |
| Decennial Census | 572 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 609 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.6
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 35.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 6 |
| Female | 18 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 38 | 60 | 65 | 38 | 25 | 30 | 41 | 33 | 45 | 27 | 24 | 33 | 26 | 44 | 34 | 25 | 7 | 14 |
| White: | 571 | 95.17% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 18 | 3.00% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.67% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.67% |
| Total: | 600 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 296 | 48.60% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 313 | 51.40% | 35.9 years |
| Total: | 609 | 100% | 35.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 775 | 96.27% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.75% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 2.61% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.98% |
| Total Population: | 805 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 781 | 97.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 24 | 2.98% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $85,000, which is considerably higher than the state median ($74,636), is up $38,333 (82.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,167. Family households earn a median of $87,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,500). By gender, male median income is $81,563 and female is $38,125, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $43,438 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.9%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,667 | $46,125 | $44,583 | $45,833 | $46,477 | $47,125 | $60,625 | $65,000 | $70,833 | $78,125 | $80,250 | $82,708 | $78,750 |
| Median Family Income | $55,625 | $47,917 | $46,136 | $46,389 | $47,273 | $52,083 | $66,071 | $68,375 | $77,917 | $81,161 | $86,042 | $90,208 | $95,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,000 | $25,833 | $25,875 | $28,750 | $27,813 | $29,500 | $32,917 | $0 | $22,159 | $21,667 | $21,875 | $23,571 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $58,750 | $60,417 | $48,750 | $53,750 | $0 | $57,500 | $65,536 | $68,750 | $70,313 | $68,750 | $70,750 | $77,386 | $84,896 |
| Median Female Income | $21,875 | $20,278 | $21,250 | $23,438 | $0 | $27,188 | $26,250 | $32,813 | $34,583 | $34,167 | $33,333 | $28,958 | $37,750 |
| Employed: | 365 | 59.74% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 1.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 239 | 39.12% |
| Total: | 611 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 90 | 24.66% |
| Service: | 71 | 19.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 48 | 13.15% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 66 | 18.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 90 | 24.66% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 365 | 100% |
Insufficient data for median home value. Insufficient data for median gross rent. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.61% (55.44% with a mortgage, 44.56% free-and-clear) and renters 5.39% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.93%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.67%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | $115,600 | $110,800 | $106,400 | $107,700 | $115,800 | $129,200 | $135,200 | $147,700 | $137,500 | $159,200 | $173,900 | $194,200 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 18.18% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 18.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 45.45% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 18.18% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $738 | $775 | $731 | $635 | $639 | $594 | $608 | $608 | $680 | $850 | $933 | $1,018 | $1,025 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 107 | 52.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 42.16% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 5.39% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 204 | 91.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 20 | 8.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 224 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 205 | 91.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 8.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 224 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.10%). College enrollment is 18.34%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.43% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 4.89% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 209 | 44.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 87 | 18.51% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 7.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 77 | 16.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 35 | 7.45% |
| Total: | 470 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 445 | 94.68% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 112 | 23.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 530 | 60.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 263 | 30.26% |
| No Insurance: | 76 | 8.75% |
| Total: | 869 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 793 | 91.25% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.3% | 9.6% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 7.0% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 6.2% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 14 | 4.84% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 2.42% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 113 | 39.10% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 102 | 35.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 53 | 18.34% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 7.27% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 222 | 76.82% |
ZIP Code 83239 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 4 people with an annual payroll of $194,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 222Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $35,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $194,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 83239 is located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 83239. It covers 71.023 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.264 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 71.023 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.264 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 43225.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1630340Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Georgetown city; IdahoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 83239 is in the Bear Lake County School District 33, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.