| ZIP Code | 83854 |
|---|---|
| City | Post Falls |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Kootenai County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,237 ft |
| Latitude | 47.726351 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.976065 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 171 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,311 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 5,306 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 7,458 (22.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,909 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,816 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,820 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $433,700 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 91% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,311/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,440 |
| Vacant Units | 1,017 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,440 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,017 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 83854 is located in Post Falls, Idaho, within Kootenai County. With a population of 53,152, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 83854 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,820 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83854 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $433,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,311 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 91% since 2019.
The population of 83854 is primarily White (84.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83854 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 83854 in Post Falls, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 53,152 residents, a median household income of $72,820, and a median home value of $433,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.