City

Priest River, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Bonner County  ·  Idaho

👥6,913Population
💰$65,898Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$373,800Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 8.2%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.1%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,501 (30.2%)
Some College900 (18.1%)
Associates928 (18.7%)
Bachelors481 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,156 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College18.1%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,898 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$373,800 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units3,969
Vacant Units1,238

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Priest River, ID

Priest River is a city in Idaho, located in Bonner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,913 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Priest River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,898 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Priest River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $373,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $820 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Priest River is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.56%).

Priest River, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Priest River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83856 6,913 $65,898 $373,800 $820 1.3% 32.9% 85.2%