ZIP code 83261
Where is ZIP code 83261?
Paris, Idaho
Bear Lake County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 83261 belongs to Paris, Idaho in Bear Lake County. 83261 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Paris post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 208 and 986. About 562 people live in the 83261 area, where the median household income is $95,000. The closest ZIP codes are 83223 (Bloomington, 2.8 mi south), 83220 (Bern, 6.7 mi north) and 83254 (Montpelier, 6.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 83261 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Paris |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bear Lake County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| Coordinates | 42.2242, -111.4208 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 832 |
Population and income in 83261
| Population | 562 · lower than 71% of Idaho ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · higher than 62% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.1 years · lower than 62% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $95,000 · higher than 89% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,312 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $267,300 · lower than 77% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,069 a month |
| Housing units | 319 |
| Households | 170 (3.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 7.6% |
| Land area | 23.66 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83261. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 83261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83223 | Bloomington, ID | 2.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 83220 | Bern, ID | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 83254 | Montpelier, ID | 6.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 83272 | Saint Charles, ID | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 83233 | Dingle, ID | 10.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 83287 | Fish Haven, ID | 12.5 mi S | Standard |
| 83283 | Thatcher, ID | 17.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 83239 | Georgetown, ID | 18 mi N | PO Box only |
| 83238 | Geneva, ID | 18.9 mi E | Standard |
| 84028 | Garden City, UT | 19.8 mi S | Standard |
| 83237 | Franklin, ID | 23.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 83263 | Preston, ID | 23.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 83261 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 83261
PO BOX 123
PARIS ID 83261
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Glencoe: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (83261-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 83261?
- 83261 is a Paris, Idaho ZIP code.
- What county is 83261 in?
- ZIP code 83261 is in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
- What time zone is ZIP code 83261 in?
- 83261 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Boise).
- What area code is 83261?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 83261 use area codes 208 and 986.
- What is the population of ZIP code 83261?
- About 562 people live in ZIP code 83261, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 83261?
- The median household income in 83261 is $95,000 a year, higher than 89% of Idaho ZIP codes.
- Can I use 83261 for a street address?
- No. 83261 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Paris use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 83261?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 83261 are 83223 (Bloomington, 2.8 miles), 83220 (Bern, 6.7 miles), 83254 (Montpelier, 6.8 miles) and 83272 (Saint Charles, 7.9 miles).