83844 ZIP Code — Moscow, ID

Latah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83844 is located in Moscow, Idaho, within Latah County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 4,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83844

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

4,478

population

0.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moscow	Acceptable
Moscow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83843 Moscow (3.8 mi) 99164 Pullman (7.3 mi) 83872 Viola (9.6 mi) 83832 Genesee (11.8 mi) 83871 Troy (11.9 mi) 99163 Pullman (12.1 mi) 99161 Palouse (13.3 mi) 83857 Princeton (14.8 mi) 99113 Colton (16 mi) 83535 Juliaetta (16.7 mi) 99179 Uniontown (17 mi) 83855 Potlatch (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,478
Population density	7,590 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	46.7328
Longitude	-116.9993
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	208

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

4,478

Population

7,590

People per sq mi

19.5

Median age

Median household income

$6,730

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

65.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,381

15–19

1,560

681

20–24

770

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	1.9%
18 and over	4,393	98.1%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Two or more races 6.2%

Asian 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,882	85.1%
Two or more races	283	6.2%
Asian	232	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	84	1.8%
Black or African American	65	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.4%

Household income

$25k–$35k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	100.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	100.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 65.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	65.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	4,432	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 39.0%

Education & healthcare 35.3%

Retail trade 12.7%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	41.8%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.4%
Government	35.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.6%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	56.3%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.6

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	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.0%
High blood pressure	7.7%
High cholesterol	7.7%
Diabetes	1.2%
Heart disease	0.8%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	3.3%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.2%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	14.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	7.0%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	5.1%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.0%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	64.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	21.2%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.6%
Public insurance	5.2%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,478	100.0%
Spanish	166	3.7%
Other Indo-European	19	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	112	2.5%
Other languages	35	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,154	92.8%
Born in same state	4,097	91.5%
Born in different state	1,836	41.0%
Foreign born	57	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	324	7.2%
Not a US citizen	71	21.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	669	14.9%
French	327	7.3%
English	285	6.4%
Polish	210	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	0.8%
Dutch	19	0.4%
German	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83844

What city is ZIP code 83844 in?

ZIP code 83844 is primarily assigned to Moscow, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83844 in?

ZIP code 83844 falls within Latah County, Idaho.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83844?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 83844?

ZIP code 83844 has an estimated population of 4,478 residents, with a density of 7,629 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 83844 in?

ZIP code 83844 observes the PST timezone.