| City: | Bovill, Idaho |
| County: | Latah County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:43:46 PM |
| Population: | 257 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 208 / 986 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.8756, -116.3773 |
| Land Area: | 24.794 sq mi |
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Bovill sits in a forested corner of northern Idaho's Latah County, where 257 residents live across 104 square miles of timbered hills and creek valleys. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory, so all 102 households rely on boxes at the post office.
The Bovill post office maintains 127 PO Boxes for those 102 local households. That's 25% more boxes than homes because surrounding rural properties and seasonal cabins (13% of housing) also use this location. With both a city route and a rural route, delivery reaches the compact town center on streets like Main, Pine, and Cedar, then fans out into the backcountry along Moose Creek Road and East Fork Road.
Transportation and warehousing employ 56% of the workforce here. That reflects Bovill's history as a logging and sawmill town, though the local economy has contracted to just 5 business establishments with 20 employees. The numbered street grid (2nd through 5th Avenues) and tree-named streets (Cedar, Pine, Hemlock, Spruce, Alder) date to the early 20th century. In fact, 83% of homes were built before 1939.
Median household income is $45,417 and median home values are $120,500. The population skews older, with a median age of 49.9 years, and only 14 children under 18. Most residents (88%) are white, with all residents born in the United States. Bachelor's degree attainment is low at 4.3%. This is a working-class forestry community where 88% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
To receive mail in Bovill, you need a PO Box at the post office. The mailing address format is: [Name], PO Box [number], Bovill, ID 83806.
Street names mix a numbered grid (2nd-5th Ave), tree species (Pine, Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce, Alder), and state highways, reflecting classic timber town planning.
ZIP Code 83806 has 257 residents and 102 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 49.9 years, significantly older than the state (36.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (1.9%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 257Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 178Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,417Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 102Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 278 | 218 | 207 | 258 | 212 | 205 | 193 | 245 | 274 | 224 | 202 | 232 | 178 |
| Decennial Census | 220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 257 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.9
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 53.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Female | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 228 | 95.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.25% |
| Asian: | 5 | 2.08% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 136 | 52.92% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 121 | 47.08% | 53.5 years |
| Total: | 257 | 100% | 49.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 175 | 98.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.69% |
| Total Population: | 178 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 175 | 98.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.69% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $45,417, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $7,292 (19.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,528. Family households earn a median of $71,250 versus $18,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,500). By gender, male median income is $60,833 and female is $82,955, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($45,054), with a current gap of $22,122 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (30.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,125 | $40,139 | $39,688 | $38,750 | $35,833 | $36,563 | $34,219 | $36,667 | $38,889 | $42,813 | $40,000 | $50,313 | $45,417 |
| Median Family Income | $41,167 | $41,250 | $40,909 | $42,841 | $38,333 | $38,750 | $41,500 | $44,688 | $44,500 | $50,417 | $42,500 | $51,875 | $71,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,917 | $18,750 | $21,250 | $18,250 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | $19,583 | $21,875 | $33,500 | $36,250 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Median Male Income | $52,500 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $51,250 | $0 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $45,833 | $42,500 | $38,750 | $39,375 | $59,250 | $60,833 |
| Median Female Income | $22,917 | $25,250 | $23,125 | $22,500 | $0 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $38,036 | $38,333 | $38,125 | $34,375 | $51,000 | $82,955 |
| Employed: | 76 | 51.70% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 48.30% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 22.37% |
| Service: | 16 | 21.05% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 21.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 30.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 5.26% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 76 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $120,500, which is well under the state median ($376,000), is up $39,100 (48.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,150), is down $708 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $705. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.10% (48.65% with a mortgage, 51.35% free-and-clear) and renters 3.90% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.25%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,400 | $76,400 | $74,200 | $74,000 | $78,800 | $57,100 | $66,300 | $80,600 | $84,400 | $104,700 | $87,100 | $100,700 | $120,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $708 | $705 | $525 | $600 | $610 | $639 | $633 | $669 | $705 | $563 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 46.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 49.35% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 3.90% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 68.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 31.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 112 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 78 | 69.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 34 | 30.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 112 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.60%, which is on par with the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 4.50%, which is on par with the state rate (9.30%). Public coverage is 53.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.00%). The share of people in poverty is 13.70%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.15%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 2.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 12.23% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 58 | 41.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 35.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 3.60% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 0.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 3.60% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 119 | 85.61% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 4.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 126 | 55.02% |
| Public Insurance: | 95 | 41.48% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 3.49% |
| Total: | 229 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 221 | 96.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.5% | 8.1% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 15.5% | 13.8% | 12.0% | 15.9% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 14.3% | 11.8% | 13.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 3.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 11.11% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 48.15% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 37.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 14.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 96.30% |
ZIP Code 83806 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $742,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 307Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $216,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $742,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 83806 is located in Latah County, Idaho, within the Moscow, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34140) and Idaho's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 40,315 people, about 0.64% of whom live in ZIP Code 83806. It covers 24.794 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Moscow, IDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 40,315Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 24.794 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39418.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1609730Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bovill city; IdahoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 83806 is in the Whitepine Joint School District 288, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.