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Benewah County

Population: 9,530 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
9,530
People
Median age
45.5
Housing
Total households
4,072
Income
Median household income
$59,794
Housing
Total housing units
4,757
Employment
Employment rate
52.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
85.7%
County details
Local time 00:10:22(MT)
NameBenewah
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard1 PO Box
Area code208, 986
TimezoneMountain Time (MT)
Coordinates47.2184513, -116.6335414
Land area776.9 sq miles(2,012.2 km²)

Map of Benewah county, Idaho with ZIP codes

Map of Benewah County, Idaho and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Benewah County

Compare the largest cities in Benewah County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Saint Maries2,357$60,4581ZIPs
Plummer1,015$54,3061ZIPs
Desmet3481ZIPs
Fernwood3371ZIPs
Santa3211ZIPs
Tensed84$19,6881ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Benewah County

Review the most populated postal areas across Benewah County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
83861Saint Maries$65,5086,581
83851Plummer$57,3561,828
83830Fernwood$108,182702
83824Desmet$53,036348
83870Tensed$51,250325
83866Santa$31,711321

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS