🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

83855

Potlatch

ZIP Code 83855 is a standard zip code serving Potlatch, Potlatch, Idaho (ID), in Latah County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,111 with a median household income of $52,529. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Idaho (ID)
County: Latah
City: Potlatch
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 46.944800
Longitude: -116.914100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 110.98 mi²
Water Area: 0.12 mi²
Population Density: 19.0 people per mi² (20th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.081628°N, 46.809455°S, -116.793272°E, -117.039911°W

With 2,111 residents spread across 110.98 square miles, this area has a population density of 19.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,111

Population

40th percentile

$52,529

Median Income

60th percentile

$161,000

Median Home Value

60th percentile

110.98 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 83855 is $52,529, and the median home value is $161,000.

Housing

969

Total Units

875

Occupied Units

90.3%

Occupancy Rate

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83442

Rigby

$54,145

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Idaho Falls

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83406

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$58,100

83347

Paul

$46,820

83237

Franklin

$45,556

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