ZIP code 83226
Where is ZIP code 83226?
Challis, Idaho
Custer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 83226 belongs to Challis, Idaho in Custer County. 83226 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 208 and 986. About 2,100 people live in the 83226 area, where the median household income is $36,458. The closest ZIP codes are 83227 (Clayton, 18.8 mi southwest), 83235 (Ellis, 25.5 mi north) and 83253 (May, 26.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 83226 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Challis |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Custer County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| Coordinates | 44.4969, -114.1946 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 832 |
Population and income in 83226
| Population | 2,100 · higher than 60% of Idaho ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 90% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.2 years · higher than 81% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $36,458 · lower than 99% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,481 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $358,700 · higher than 54% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $677 a month |
| Housing units | 1,358 |
| Households | 899 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 2010.38 sq mi (plus 2.58 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 83226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83227 | Clayton, ID | 18.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 83235 | Ellis, ID | 25.5 mi N | Standard |
| 83253 | May, ID | 26.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 83278 | Stanley, ID | 31.7 mi W | Standard |
| 83465 | Lemhi, ID | 37.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 83468 | Tendoy, ID | 37.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 83464 | Leadore, ID | 38.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 83229 | Cobalt, ID | 41.3 mi N | Standard |
| 83251 | Mackay, ID | 42.5 mi S | Standard |
| 83467 | Salmon, ID | 48.2 mi N | Standard |
| 83462 | Carmen, ID | 54.9 mi N | Standard |
| 83353 | Sun Valley, ID | 56.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 83226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 83226
123 MAIN ST
CHALLIS ID 83226
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (83226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 83226?
- 83226 is a Challis, Idaho ZIP code.
- What county is 83226 in?
- ZIP code 83226 is in Custer County, Idaho.
- What time zone is ZIP code 83226 in?
- 83226 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Boise).
- What area code is 83226?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 83226 use area codes 208 and 986.
- What is the population of ZIP code 83226?
- About 2,100 people live in ZIP code 83226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 83226?
- The median household income in 83226 is $36,458 a year, lower than 99% of Idaho ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 83226?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 83226 are 83227 (Clayton, 18.8 miles), 83235 (Ellis, 25.5 miles), 83253 (May, 26.1 miles) and 83278 (Stanley, 31.7 miles).