| ZIP Code | 83801 |
|---|---|
| City | Athol |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Kootenai County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,451 ft |
| Latitude | 47.959008 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.645781 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,278 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 910 (20.2%) |
| Associates | 740 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 480 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,079 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,719 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,500 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,238/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,738 |
| Vacant Units | 189 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,738 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 189 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 83801 is located in Athol, Idaho, within Kootenai County. With a population of 7,285, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 83801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,719 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83801 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,238 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 83801 is primarily White (82.58%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83801 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 83801 in Athol, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,285 residents, a median household income of $68,719, and a median home value of $495,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.