Tensed
City in Benewah County, Idaho

Tensed is a city in Benewah County, Idaho, with 84 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,562 ft (781 m) above sea level. The nearest town is De Smet, 1.4 miles SE.
- 84residents (2020 Census)
- 2,562 ftelevation · 781 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 448 / sq mipopulation density
- 83824ZIP code
About Tensed
Tensed is a city in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census, down from 123 in 2010. The city is within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, and is accessed by U.S. Route 95, the state's primary north–south highway. The city is located about 1 mile (0.6 km) from the north entrance of McCroskey State Park.
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Living in Tensed
- Median household income
- $19,688
- Median rent
- $392/mo
- Median age
- 55.1
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Tensed had 84 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 84 |
|---|---|
| Density | 448 per sq mi (173 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tensed at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Benewah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 84 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,562 ft (781 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1596° N, 116.9238° W |
| ZIP code | 83824 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1680200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tensed
- De Smet1.4 mi SE
- Farmington, WA7.6 mi SW
- Tekoa, WA8.3 mi NW
- Plummer11.9 mi N
- Latah, WA13.8 mi NW
- Garfield, WA14.5 mi SW
- Oakesdale, WA15.3 mi W
- Onaway16.1 mi S
- Potlatch16.4 mi S
- Parkline16.4 mi NE
- Worley16.6 mi N
- Princeton17.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Tensed
What county is Tensed in?
Tensed is in Benewah County, Idaho.
What is the population of Tensed, ID?
84 people lived in Tensed at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tensed, ID?
The ZIP code of Tensed is 83824.
What is the elevation of Tensed?
2,562 feet (781 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tensed?
De Smet (1.4 mi), Farmington (7.6 mi), Tekoa (8.3 mi), Plummer (11.9 mi), Latah (13.8 mi).
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