City

Potlatch, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Latah County  ·  Idaho

👥1,701Population
💰$77,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$294,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 6.4%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.4%
Asian1.1%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate438 (34.4%)
Some College185 (14.5%)
Associates206 (16.2%)
Bachelors144 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree299 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$294,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units914
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
69%
About Potlatch, ID

Potlatch is a city in Idaho, located in Latah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,701 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Potlatch is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,813 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Potlatch is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potlatch is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.42%).

Potlatch, ID offers residents above-average earning potential within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Potlatch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83855 1,701 $77,813 $294,000 $708 7.2% 34.8% 86.3%