| ZIP Code | 83869 |
|---|---|
| City | Spirit Lake |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Kootenai County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,303 ft |
| Latitude | 47.982345 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.892358 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 811 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 756 (22.1%) |
| Associates | 685 (20%) |
| Bachelors | 439 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 692 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,625 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $425,300 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 93% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $737/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,197 |
| Vacant Units | 402 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,197 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 402 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 83869 is located in Spirit Lake, Idaho, within Kootenai County. With a population of 5,278, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 83869 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83869 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $425,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $737 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 93% since 2019.
The population of 83869 is primarily White (84.12%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83869 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 83869 in Spirit Lake, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,278 residents, a median household income of $64,625, and a median home value of $425,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.