| ZIP Code | 83856 |
|---|---|
| City | Priest River |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bonner County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,277 ft |
| Latitude | 48.332471 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.898893 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,501 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 900 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 928 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 481 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,156 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,898 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $373,800 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 87% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $820/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,969 |
| Vacant Units | 1,238 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,969 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,238 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 83856 is located in Priest River, Idaho, within Bonner County. With a population of 6,913, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.5 years. Economically, 83856 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,898 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83856 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $373,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $820 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 87% since 2019.
The population of 83856 is primarily White (87.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83856 stands at 1.3%, which is well 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 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 83856 in Priest River, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,913 residents, a median household income of $65,898, and a median home value of $373,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.