83806 ZIP Code — Bovill, ID

Latah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83806 is located in Bovill, Idaho, within Latah County. It covers approximately 24.79 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83806

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,313. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 83806 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

232

population

24.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83806 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83806

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City	Status
Bovill	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	24.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	46.8756
Longitude	-116.3773
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	48.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$50,313

Median household income

$24,674

Per capita income

$100,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.8%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

2.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	21.6%
18 and over	182	78.4%
65 and over	59	25.4%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	223	94.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.1%
Two or more races	4	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	1.3%
Other race	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	48.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
Median income	$50,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.8%
Renter occupied	2.2%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	51.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	12.9%
Wood	40.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	69.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	15	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	11	11.8%
Households with children under 18	23	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	41.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.4%	9.0%
Married	72.9%	73.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	7.3%	12.4%
Divorced	10.4%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	14.6%
Kindergarten	10	24.4%
Elementary school	16	39.0%
High school	9	22.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Retail trade 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	36.8%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	18.3%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	215	92.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	232	100.0%
Born in same state	232	100.0%
Born in different state	98	42.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	6.9%
Italian	13	5.6%
Polish	6	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	1.7%
German	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	72.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83806

What city is ZIP code 83806 in?

ZIP code 83806 is primarily assigned to Bovill, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83806 in?

ZIP code 83806 falls within Latah County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83806 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 83806 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83806?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 83806 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 83806 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83806?

22% of residents in ZIP code 83806 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 83806 in?

ZIP code 83806 observes the PST timezone.