Athol, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83801
Kootenai County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,150
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,108
- Median income Near-median income area
- $612,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athol pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83801 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83801 (Athol, ID) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 442.9 in 2023 to 469.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athol, Kootenai County, Idaho, home to 6,150 residents across 384.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 83801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,108 (3% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,405. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $612,500 (62% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,244.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kootenai County, so 83801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 83801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athol, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83801.
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 22
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 11
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83801, Athol, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,150
Population
384.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83801?
43.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,108
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,405
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
38.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83801 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Athol, ID household income vs. every Idaho ZIP code
Median household income among 250 reporting Idaho ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,108 Top 49% higher than 51% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,909housing units
2,909
Total Housing Units
2,622
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$612,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,244
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
470
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+370%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83801 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +370% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.2% | 293 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 351 |
| 2022 | +29.0% | 453 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 443 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 470 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 201 business establishments in ZIP 83801, employing approximately 1,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,746,000.
201
Businesses
1,352
Employees
$82.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 81 | 40.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 5.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 83801 vs 83835 →
ZIP 83801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83835
Hayden (83835)
19,990 residents
- 83801 6,150
Athol (83801)
6,150 residents
- 83809 401
Careywood (83809)
401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83809
Careywood (83809)
$124,615 median income
- 83835
Hayden (83835)
$91,316 median income
- 83801
Athol (83801)
$71,108 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 83801 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83801, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,150 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 83801 in?
ZIP code 83801 (Athol) is located in Kootenai County, Idaho. Kootenai County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kootenai-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83801?
ZIP code 83801 in Athol, ID has a population of 6,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83801?
The median household income in ZIP 83801 is $71,108, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83801?
The median home value in ZIP 83801 is $612,500, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83801 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83801?
ZIP code 83801 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 1,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83801 are: Construction (81), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83801 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 370%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83801?
In ZIP code 83801, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 83801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83801 is 38.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83801?
In ZIP code 83801, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83801 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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