| City: | Silverton, Idaho |
| County: | Shoshone County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:12:02 AM |
| Population: | 616 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 208 / 986 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.5003, -115.9739 |
| Land Area: | 4.207 sq mi |
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Silverton sits in Idaho's Shoshone County, a small community of 616 residents spread across less than half a square mile. With a median age of 52.6 years and 85% owner-occupied housing, this is an established community where most residents have lived for years. The post office maintains 265 PO Boxes for 243 households, an adoption rate of 1.09 that indicates the post office serves not just local residents but people from surrounding areas as well.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. While some limited street delivery exists on routes like W Yellowstone Ave and Western Ave, most residents rely exclusively on PO Box service. The numbered street grid (W 2nd St, W 3rd St, W 6th St) hints at Silverton's origins as a platted mining town, and the presence of trailer units on W Yellowstone Ave points to working-class housing stock.
With 71% of homes built before 1939, Silverton preserves its historic character. Median household income of $95,524 is above the national average, but the median home value of $281,900 remains relatively modest for the region. The community supports 7 business establishments employing 139 workers, giving Silverton a small commercial presence beyond its residential core.
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Silverton, ID 83867Numbered streets (W 2nd, W 3rd, W 6th) indicate a platted mining town grid, while W Yellowstone Ave with trailer units shows working-class housing.
ZIP Code 83867 has 616 residents and 243 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 52.6 years, significantly older than the state (36.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.7%, much higher than the state average of 82.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 616Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 652Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 146.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $90,074Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 243Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $286,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 658 | 705 | 567 | 653 | 669 | 597 | 609 | 547 | 457 | 309 | 588 | 576 | 606 | 652 |
| Decennial Census | 616 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 616 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.6
Male Median Age: 47.2
Female Median Age: 54.9
| 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 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Female | 14 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 39 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 25 |
| Total | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 27 | 37 | 40 | 27 | 38 | 45 | 59 | 67 | 38 | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| White: | 571 | 95.33% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 3.67% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total: | 599 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 296 | 48.05% | 47.2 years |
| Females: | 320 | 51.95% | 54.9 years |
| Total: | 616 | 100% | 52.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 652 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 652 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 652 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $90,074, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $58,186 (182.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,623. Family households earn a median of $102,250 versus $58,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,917). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,888 | $35,388 | $45,878 | $45,711 | $0 | $47,471 | $64,487 | $64,750 | $66,451 | $0 | $86,895 | $93,576 | $95,524 | $90,074 |
| Median Family Income | $50,403 | $43,438 | $53,311 | $56,098 | $82,977 | $0 | $75,000 | $65,938 | $67,098 | $0 | $112,806 | $123,264 | $128,551 | $102,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,714 | $12,050 | $11,971 | $11,389 | $31,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,245 | $58,333 |
| Median Male Income | $34,911 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,811 | $63,871 | $63,705 | $66,613 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $27,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 191 | 41.61% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 268 | 58.39% |
| Total: | 459 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 96 | 50.26% |
| Service: | 13 | 6.81% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 10.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 42 | 21.99% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 9.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 191 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $286,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $140,400 (95.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.78% (69.39% with a mortgage, 30.61% free-and-clear) and renters 6.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,400 | $139,800 | $126,900 | $119,000 | $120,100 | $123,100 | $116,500 | $165,000 | $182,600 | $162,500 | $189,100 | $260,100 | $281,900 | $286,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 136 | 65.07% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 28.71% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 6.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 209 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 196 | 93.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 6.22% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 93.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 13.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.88%). College enrollment is 6.44%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 6.09% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 103 | 24.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 119 | 27.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 8.43% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 62 | 14.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 78 | 18.27% |
| Total: | 427 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 398 | 93.21% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 140 | 32.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 555 | 78.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 151 | 21.39% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 706 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 706 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.7% | 27.6% | 16.5% | 12.0% | 9.3% | 27.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 22.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 125 | 61.88% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 31.68% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 6.44% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 189 | 93.56% |
ZIP Code 83867 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 199 people with an annual payroll of $6,865,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 277Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,376,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,865,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 199Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 83867 is located in Shoshone County, Idaho, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Idaho's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 83867. It covers 4.207 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 4.207 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39418.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1674440Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Silverton CDP; IdahoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 83867 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.