| ZIP Code | 83857 |
|---|---|
| City | Princeton |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Latah County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,879 ft |
| Latitude | 46.886607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.811269 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.20 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 223 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 158 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 182 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 200 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,450 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,700 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 467 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 467 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 98.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
ZIP code 83857 is located in Princeton, Idaho, within Latah County. With a population of 1,496, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 83857 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,450 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83857 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $325,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 83857 is primarily White (88.90%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83857 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 83857 in Princeton, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,496 residents, a median household income of $62,450, and a median home value of $325,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.