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Bonner County
Priest River, ID
83856
83856 ZIP Code — Priest River, ID
Bonner County, Idaho
ZIP code 83856 is located in
Priest River ,
Idaho ,
within Bonner County .
It covers approximately 396.92 square miles and serves a population of
6,918 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83856
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $315,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,654. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 83856 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,918
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
396.92 sq mi
Water area
4.95 sq mi
Latitude
48.2820
Longitude
-116.8357
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
48.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
16.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.9%
3.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$63,654
Median household income
$315,200
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,402 20.3% 18 and over 5,516 79.7% 65 and over 1,790 25.9% Median age 48.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 6,191 84.3% Two or more races 574 7.8% Hispanic or Latino 423 5.8% Other race 106 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 40 0.5% Asian 7 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
48.3%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
31.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
16.1%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.9%
3.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 10.7% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 18.2% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $63,654
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $315,200 Median rent / month $809 Owner occupied 84.7% Renter occupied 15.3% Vacant 33.2% Single-family detached 77.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 10.4% 2000–2009 15.9% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 17.6% 1970–1979 16.6% 1960–1969 4.7% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 6.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 29.8% 3 bedrooms 35.9% 4 bedrooms 17.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 29.2% 3 or more 41.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.0% Electricity 35.9% Propane / LP gas 10.6% Fuel oil 5.3% Wood 40.9% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,599 58.2% Cohabiting couple 86 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 636 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 425 15.5% Households with children under 18 697 25.4% Households with seniors (65+) 1,221 44.5% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.8% 9.5% Married 59.4% 66.5% Separated 1.5% 0.0% Widowed 7.0% 10.7% Divorced 13.3% 13.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.0%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 19.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 1.6% Kindergarten 59 5.3% Elementary school 738 66.7% High school 194 17.5% College / grad school 97 8.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Professional & management
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Public administration
2.8%
Finance & real estate
0.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.4% Service 21.5% Sales & office 24.1% Natural resources & construction 14.9% Production & transportation 20.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.7% Government 13.1% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.6% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 14.4% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.8% Retirement income 37.4% Supplemental Security 9.6% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.3% High blood pressure 34.7% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 15.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 63.0% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 638 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.0% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 40.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.7% Public insurance 45.7% No insurance 7.4% Uninsured under 19 5.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,509 94.1% Spanish 42 0.6% Other Indo-European 36 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,876 99.4% Born in same state 6,856 99.1% Born in different state 1,799 26.0% Foreign born 20 0.3% Naturalized citizen 42 0.6% Not a US citizen 37 88.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 783 11.3% Italian 744 10.8% Polish 394 5.7% English 235 3.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 140 2% Dutch 77 1.1% German 52 0.8% Irish 35 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.7% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83856
What city is ZIP code 83856 in?
ZIP code 83856 is primarily assigned to Priest River, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83856 in?
ZIP code 83856 falls within Bonner County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83856 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 83856 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 83856 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 83856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 83856 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 83856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 83856 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 83856 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 83856 in?
ZIP code 83856 observes the PST timezone.
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