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ZIP 83854

Pop. 54,851·Kootenai County·20th most expensive ZIP in Idaho
Median rent (all units)
$1,746/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$219
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ZIP 83854 · $1,746
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,952/yr
At $1,746/mo median
Location
StateID
CountyKootenai County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83854 (Post Falls, ID) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,851
Median income
$82,742
Median age
36.9
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
25.6%
22.5%
24.7%
16%
Under 1825.6%
18–3422.5%
35–5424.7%
55–6411.2%
65+16%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
85.9%
White85.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian0.5%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
27.1%
40.7%
25.3%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college40.7%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83854 in Post Falls, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,396 → $1,746
up 25.1%
Income
$64,874 → $82,742
up 27.5%
Population
48,382 → 54,851
up 13.4%
Renter share
27% → 32.1%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 25.3%
+5.2 pts
Median age
35.1 → 36.9
+1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 83854 in Post Falls, ID has shifted from $1,396 to $1,746, up 25.1% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 83854 in Post Falls, ID now reports about $82,742, up from $64,874 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 83854 in Post Falls, ID adding about 6,469 residents over the five-year window, up 13.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 27% to 32.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.1% to 25.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 83854 in Post Falls, ID reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 83854 covers Post Falls, ID. The median rent here is $1,746/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($82,742/yr), ZIP 83854 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 83854?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 83854 (Post Falls, ID) is $1,746. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 83854 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 83854's median rent of $1,746/mo is $219 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 83854 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83854 falls in the middle range for Idaho, ranking #20 out of 40 ZIPs at $1,746/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83854?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,746/mo in ZIP 83854. The local median household income is $82,742/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83854?

Rent in ZIP 83854 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 83854 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 83854 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,746/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($82,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 83854 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 83854 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 83854 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 83854 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 83854 compare to the rest of Post Falls?

ZIP 83854 sits right at the Post Falls citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 83854 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 83854 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,746/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 83854's median household income ($82,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 83854 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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