83872 ZIP Code — Viola, ID

Latah County, Idaho

ZIP code 83872 is located in Viola, Idaho, within Latah County. It covers approximately 38.58 square miles and serves a population of 759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 208.

About ZIP code 83872

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $425,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,019. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 83872 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

759

population

38.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

83872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Viola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83857 Princeton (7.5 mi) 83855 Potlatch (9 mi) 99161 Palouse (9.5 mi) 83844 Moscow (9.6 mi) 83843 Moscow (10.6 mi) 83871 Troy (12.8 mi) 99130 Garfield (13.3 mi) 99164 Pullman (13.5 mi) 83824 Desmet (16.1 mi) 99128 Farmington (16.9 mi) 99163 Pullman (17.2 mi) 99104 Belmont (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	759
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	16
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	38.58 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	46.8690
Longitude	-116.9581
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	29.9%	48.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	15.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	7.4%	4.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

759

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$86,019

Median household income

$42,243

Per capita income

$425,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

342

Housing units

45.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	24.0%
18 and over	577	76.0%
65 and over	88	11.6%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	714	90.7%
Hispanic or Latino	28	3.6%
Other race	18	2.3%
Two or more races	14	1.8%
Black or African American	7	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	48.5%	41.8%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	31.7%	34.0%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	15.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	7.4%	4.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 14.9%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 2.5%

$50k–$75k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	2.5%
$50k–$75k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	40.8%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$86,019

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 48.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$425,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	30.3%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	52.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.6%
Electricity	29.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	32.3%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	33	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	9	2.8%
Female householder, no spouse	78	24.7%
Households with children under 18	91	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	15.2%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.5%	25.4%
Married	73.5%	69.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	3.0%
Divorced	11.8%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 24.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	45.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.8%
Kindergarten	33	18.0%
Elementary school	93	50.8%
High school	37	20.2%
College / grad school	13	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Professional & management 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Retail trade 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.5%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.4%
Government	34.7%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 61.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 77.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	13.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.1%
Public insurance	19.6%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	740	97.5%
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)	759	100.0%
Born in same state	759	100.0%
Born in different state	319	42.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	13.3%
Arab	59	7.8%
Polish	31	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	1.2%
Italian	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83872

What city is ZIP code 83872 in?

ZIP code 83872 is primarily assigned to Viola, Idaho.

What county is ZIP code 83872 in?

ZIP code 83872 falls within Latah County, Idaho.

Is ZIP code 83872 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 83872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83872?

22% of residents in ZIP code 83872 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83872 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 83872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 83872?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 83872 in?

ZIP code 83872 observes the PST timezone.