| ZIP Code | 83843 |
|---|---|
| City | Moscow |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Latah County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,741 ft |
| Latitude | 46.722245 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.940158 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.2 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.4% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 129 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,023 (14.1%) |
| Some College | 1,515 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 2,167 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,290 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,239 (50.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,907 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,100 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $903/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,089 |
| Vacant Units | 772 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,089 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 772 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 83843 is located in Moscow, Idaho, within Latah County. With a population of 25,372, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.2 years. Economically, 83843 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,907 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83843 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $354,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $903 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.0%) and renters (51.0%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 83843 is primarily White (84.39%). Residents are well-educated — 59.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.4%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83843 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 83843 in Moscow, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 25,372 residents, a median household income of $59,907, and a median home value of $354,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.