| ZIP Code | 83872 |
|---|---|
| City | Viola |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Latah County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 3,223 ft |
| Latitude | 46.852373 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.973137 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.1 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 17.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 95 (16.2%) |
| Some College | 46 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 167 (28.4%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 251 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,320 ▲ 16% above avg ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $480,400 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 394 |
| Vacant Units | 47 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 394 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 47 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 83872 is located in Viola, Idaho, within Latah County. With a population of 893, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.1 years. Economically, 83872 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,320 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83872 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $480,400 is significantly above the national average. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 83872 is primarily White (75.59%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.7%. Household income has declined by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83872 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 83872 in Viola, ID is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 893 residents, a median household income of $88,320, and a median home value of $480,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.