ZIP code 83253
Where is ZIP code 83253?
May, Idaho
Custer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 83253 belongs to May, Idaho in Custer County. 83253 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 112 people live in the 83253 area. The closest ZIP codes are 83465 (Lemhi, 11.6 mi northeast), 83464 (Leadore, 13.4 mi east) and 83468 (Tendoy, 17.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 83253 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | May |
| Also accepted | Patterson |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Custer County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| Coordinates | 44.7177, -113.7632 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 832 |
Population and income in 83253
| Population | 112 · lower than 92% of Idaho ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 97% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median age | 66 years · higher than 94% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 81% / 19% |
| Income per person | $49,262 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 235 |
| Households | 36 (3.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 388.62 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83253. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 83253
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83465 | Lemhi, ID | 11.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 83464 | Leadore, ID | 13.4 mi E | Standard |
| 83468 | Tendoy, ID | 17.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 83235 | Ellis, ID | 18.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 83226 | Challis, ID | 26.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 83467 | Salmon, ID | 30.9 mi N | Standard |
| 83229 | Cobalt, ID | 34.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 83462 | Carmen, ID | 37.4 mi N | Standard |
| 83227 | Clayton, ID | 44.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 59736 | Jackson, MT | 49.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 83466 | North Fork, ID | 50.7 mi N | Standard |
| 83469 | Shoup, ID | 52 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 83253 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 83253
123 MAIN ST
MAY ID 83253
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PATTERSON as the city name for 83253. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (83253-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 83253?
- 83253 is a May, Idaho ZIP code. Patterson is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 83253 in?
- ZIP code 83253 is in Custer County, Idaho.
- What time zone is ZIP code 83253 in?
- 83253 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Boise).
- What area code is 83253?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 83253 use area codes 208 and 986.
- What is the population of ZIP code 83253?
- About 112 people live in ZIP code 83253, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 83253?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 83253 are 83465 (Lemhi, 11.6 miles), 83464 (Leadore, 13.4 miles), 83468 (Tendoy, 17.5 miles) and 83235 (Ellis, 18.5 miles).