83834 ZIP Code — Harvard, ID

Latah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83834 is located in Harvard, Idaho, within Latah County. It covers approximately 90.33 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $385,400.

The gap between median ($92,344) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 83834 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

224

population

90.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harvard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83823 Deary (7.5 mi) 83857 Princeton (11.4 mi) 83830 Fernwood (15.3 mi) 83871 Troy (15.4 mi) 83855 Potlatch (16.7 mi) 83872 Viola (18.9 mi) 83824 Desmet (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	90.33 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	46.9386
Longitude	-116.5715
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	48.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	15.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$92,344

Median household income

$41,372

Per capita income

$385,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	67	29.9%
18 and over	157	70.1%
65 and over	17	7.6%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	223	99.6%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	48.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	15.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 38.6%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	38.6%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	24.1%
Median income	$92,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 74.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$385,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	39.9%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	23.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	16.7%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.7%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	63.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.3%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Wood	41.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	88.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	10	12.0%
Households with children under 18	30	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	13.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.1%	31.5%
Married	91.9%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 7.6%

Some college, no degree 45.1%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 27.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	52.2%
High school	32	47.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 36.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.2%

Public administration 22.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Education & healthcare 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	0.9%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	40.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.7%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	36.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	18.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.9%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	12.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	29.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.3%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	32.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	100.0%
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)	224	100.0%
Born in same state	224	100.0%
Born in different state	61	27.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	16.1%
Italian	33	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83834

What city is ZIP code 83834 in?

ZIP code 83834 is primarily assigned to Harvard, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83834 in?

ZIP code 83834 falls within Latah County, Idaho.

Does ZIP code 83834 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 83834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 83834 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 83834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83834?

The median home value in ZIP code 83834 is $385,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 83834?

ZIP code 83834 has an estimated population of 224 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83834 in?

ZIP code 83834 observes the PST timezone.