The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83855 sells for about $380,000, or $238 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 83855 — Potlatch
The housing market in 83855 is characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation, reflecting its rural nature. Sales volume is limited, and the market remains stable with little speculative activity. Buyers are primarily local residents or those seeking rural property, with prices significantly lower than the nearby Coeur d'Alene metro area.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 83855, Latah County ID
Crime rates in the Potlatch area are generally low and stable, consistent with rural Latah County trends and significantly lower than regional urban centers.
Schools serving the area are part of the Potlatch School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and a strong community-focused educational environment.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Inland Northwest, with standard insurance requirements for rural residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local timber and agricultural industries, with limited new large-scale infrastructure development currently reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Commuting primarily involves driving to Moscow or Pullman for employment, with travel times typically ranging from 25 to 40 minutes.
The area offers immediate access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and hunting, with local parks and community facilities serving as the primary social hubs.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low turnover and a high share of long-term rentals compared to short-term vacation properties.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to the University of Idaho in Moscow.
Public transit is minimal; the area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transportation via Highway 6.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Latah County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and periodic physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Potlatch School District and local fire district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and wildfire risk factors.
Net domestic migration to Idaho remains positive, though rural Latah County sees more modest growth compared to the Boise or Coeur d'Alene metros.
Idaho is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a standard notice and sale process for defaulted deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 83855.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center4.314.4 mi
- Martin Stadium4.718.6 mi
- Beasley Coliseum4.618.3 mi
- P1FCU Kibbie Dome4.615.8 mi
- One World Cafe4.515.3 mi
- 1912 Center4.715.1 mi
- Kamiak Butte County Park4.712.1 mi
- Mary M. McCroskey State Park4.69.1 mi
- Idler’s Rest Parking Area4.710.1 mi
- 1912 Center4.715.1 mi
- Palouse Discovery Science Center4.517.6 mi
- Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre4.815.3 mi
- Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center4.415.7 mi
- Gem State Crystals Inc4.715.2 mi
- Kamiak Butte County Park4.712.1 mi
- Mary M. McCroskey State Park4.69.1 mi
- Scenic 6 Park4.51.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides local fishing and scenic outdoor access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.