City

Moscow, ID

2 ZIP codes  ·  Latah County  ·  Idaho

👥28,917Population
💰$59,907Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$354,100Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓61.3%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 1.4%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5.4%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Black1.4%
Asian2.7%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
30%
25–44
27%
45–64
14%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads61.3% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma129 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,046 (14.2%)
Some College1,515 (10.5%)
Associates2,167 (15%)
Bachelors1,308 (9%)
Graduate Degree7,289 (50.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 14.2%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 50.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad14.2%
Some College10.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate50.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43%Renter: 57%Tenure
Owner43.0%
Renter57.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,907 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$354,100 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units12,139
Vacant Units803

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Moscow, ID

Moscow is a city in Idaho, located in Latah County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,917 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.89 years.

Economically, Moscow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,907 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Moscow is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $354,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month.

The population of Moscow is highly educated. 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.17%).

Moscow, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Moscow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83843 25,372 $59,907 $354,100 $903 5.0% 59.4% 49.0%