ZIP code 83856
Where is ZIP code 83856?
Priest River, Idaho
Bonner County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 83856 belongs to Priest River, Idaho in Bonner County. 83856 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 208, 236, 250, 509, 672, 778 and 986. About 6,885 people live in the 83856 area, where the median household income is $75,285. The closest ZIP codes are 83822 (Oldtown, 3.4 mi west), 83841 (Laclede, 6.9 mi east) and 83804 (Blanchard, 10.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 83856 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Priest River |
| Also accepted | Priest Lake |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bonner County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 208, 236, 250, 509, 672, 778, 986 |
| Coordinates | 48.1664, -116.9066 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 838 |
Population and income in 83856
| Population | 6,885 · higher than 78% of Idaho ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · higher than 55% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.3 years · higher than 67% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $75,285 · higher than 62% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,499 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $427,900 · higher than 72% of Idaho ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $897 a month |
| Housing units | 3,745 |
| Households | 2,631 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 396.93 sq mi (plus 4.94 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 83856. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 83856
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83822 | Oldtown, ID | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 83841 | Laclede, ID | 6.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 83804 | Blanchard, ID | 10.7 mi S | Standard |
| 99156 | Newport, WA | 11.3 mi W | Standard |
| 83813 | Cocolalla, ID | 11.9 mi E | Standard |
| 83869 | Spirit Lake, ID | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 83825 | Dover, ID | 14.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 83809 | Careywood, ID | 16.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 83860 | Sagle, ID | 16.8 mi E | Standard |
| 83801 | Athol, ID | 18.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 83865 | Colburn, ID | 18.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 83852 | Ponderay, ID | 19.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 83856 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 83856
123 MAIN ST
PRIEST RIVER ID 83856
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PRIEST LAKE as the city name for 83856. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (83856-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 83856?
- 83856 is a Priest River, Idaho ZIP code. Priest Lake is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 83856 in?
- ZIP code 83856 is in Bonner County, Idaho.
- What time zone is ZIP code 83856 in?
- 83856 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 83856?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 83856 use area codes 208, 236, 250, 509, 672, 778 and 986.
- What is the population of ZIP code 83856?
- About 6,885 people live in ZIP code 83856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 83856?
- The median household income in 83856 is $75,285 a year, higher than 62% of Idaho ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 83856?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 83856 are 83822 (Oldtown, 3.4 miles), 83841 (Laclede, 6.9 miles), 83804 (Blanchard, 10.7 miles) and 99156 (Newport, 11.3 miles).