83843 ZIP Code — Moscow, ID
Latah County, Idaho
ZIP code 83843 is located in Moscow, Idaho, within Latah County. It covers approximately 118.97 square miles and serves a population of 24,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.
About ZIP code 83843
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $56,720.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,223
population
118.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
83843 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83843
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Moscow | Acceptable |
| Moscow | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
83844 Moscow (3.8 mi)
83871 Troy (8.5 mi)
83832 Genesee (9.8 mi)
83872 Viola (10.6 mi)
99164 Pullman (10.9 mi)
83535 Juliaetta (13.4 mi)
83857 Princeton (13.8 mi)
99163 Pullman (15.8 mi)
99161 Palouse (16.4 mi)
99179 Uniontown (17.8 mi)
99113 Colton (18.2 mi)
83537 Kendrick (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,223 |
| Population density | 204 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 118.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.7172 |
| Longitude | -116.9215 |
| 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 | 54.3% | 48.5% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 31.7% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
24,223
Population
204
People per sq mi
30.6
Median age
$56,720
Median household income
$36,590
Per capita income
$322,400
Median home value
$869
Median monthly rent
48.4%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
6,133
Housing units
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
633
Under 5
564
679
5–9
606
698
10–14
623
912
15–19
814
1,999
20–24
1,783
2,302
25–34
2,053
1,683
35–44
1,502
1,066
45–54
951
637
55–59
568
460
60–64
410
932
65–74
832
531
75–84
473
271
85+
241
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,599 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,624 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,280 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 30.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,340 | 84.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,373 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 946 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 540 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 255 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 235 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.3% | 48.5% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 31.7% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $56,720 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
42.1%
$500k–$1M
12.5%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,400 |
| Median rent / month | $869 |
| Owner occupied | 48.4% |
| Renter occupied | 51.6% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 44.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.1% |
| Electricity | 55.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,561 | 41.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 921 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,894 | 26.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,739 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,708 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,315 | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.5% | 34.7% |
| Married | 45.0% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
16.7%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
30.8%
Graduate / professional
20.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 318 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 274 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,050 | 22.8% |
| High school | 983 | 10.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,365 | 59.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.4%
Retail trade
11.9%
Professional & management
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Construction
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Public administration
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 27.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.0% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 12.9% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
18.5%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 21.2% |
| High cholesterol | 22.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 15.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,226 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.2% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,026 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 405 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 120 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 126 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,939 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,507 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 8,770 | 36.2% |
| Foreign born | 432 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,284 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 536 | 41.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,813 | 15.7% |
| Italian | 2,568 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 1,052 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 816 | 3.4% |
| English | 332 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 300 | 1.2% |
| German | 70 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83843
What city is ZIP code 83843 in?
ZIP code 83843 is primarily assigned to Moscow, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83843 in?
ZIP code 83843 falls within Latah County, Idaho.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 83843?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83843?
17% of residents in ZIP code 83843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83843?
The median home value in ZIP code 83843 is $322,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 83843?
ZIP code 83843 has an estimated population of 24,223 residents, with a density of 204 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 83843 in?
ZIP code 83843 observes the PST timezone.