Potlatch, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83855

Latah County, Idaho — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,111
7/sq mi
$84,423
Median income
$298,300
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Potlatch pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83855 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 289.2 square miles in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho. The area is home to 2,111 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83855 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83855 sits at $84,423 (15% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $37,492. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $298,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Latah County, so you can benchmark 83855 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 83855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83855.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83855, Potlatch, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,111

Population

289.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83855?

46.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$84,423

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$37,492

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83855 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,423 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

965

Total Housing Units

898

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$298,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$692

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 83855, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,305,000.

52

Businesses

211

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 32.7%
Retail trade 7 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 83855 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83855 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 83855 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 83855 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
83824 Desmet, ID 348 9.9 mi
83872 Viola, ID 705 7.8 mi
83857 Princeton, ID 691 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83855 in?
ZIP code 83855 (Potlatch) is located in Latah County, Idaho. Latah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/latah-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83855?
ZIP code 83855 in Potlatch, ID has a population of 2,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83855?
The median household income in ZIP 83855 is $84,423, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83855?
The median home value in ZIP 83855 is $298,300, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83855 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83855?
ZIP code 83855 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83855 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83855?
In ZIP code 83855, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 83855?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83855 is 28.9 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 83855?
In ZIP code 83855, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83855 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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