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Troy, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83871

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

1,938
7/sq mi
$89,750
Median income
$361,800
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
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 83871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 289.3 square miles in Troy, Latah County, Idaho. The area is home to 1,938 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 83871 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83871 sits at $89,750 (23% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $41,891. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $361,800 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Latah County, so you can benchmark 83871 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 83871

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83871.

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 83871, Troy, 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

1,938

Population

289.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83871?

48.4

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$89,750

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$41,891

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83871 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,750 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

975

Total Housing Units

898

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$361,800

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1977

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

+20.3%

YoY Change (2024)

386

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+286%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83871 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.6% 205
2021 +20.4% 247
2022 +28.6% 318
2023 +1.0% 321
2024 +20.3% 386

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 43 business establishments in ZIP 83871, employing approximately 165 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,750,000.

43

Businesses

165

Employees

$8.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 27.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 16.3%
Manufacturing 6 13.9%
Wholesale trade 4 9.3%
Retail trade 4 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.0%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83871 in? ▼
ZIP code 83871 (Troy) 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 83871? ▼
ZIP code 83871 in Troy, ID has a population of 1,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83871 is $89,750, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83871 is $361,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83871 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83871? ▼
ZIP code 83871 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83871? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83871 are: Construction (12), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83871? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83871 increased by 20.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. 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 83871? ▼
In ZIP code 83871, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83871? ▼
In ZIP code 83871, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83871 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Troy, ID

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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