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Moscow, ID
City in Latah County, Idaho. ZIP codes: 83844.
Population
26,286
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,804
ZIP codes
1
Moscow and its ZIP codes
Moscow at a glance
- Moscow is about 163 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $57,022, 27% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,400 (10% below Idaho) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Moscow, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moscow, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,022
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$376,400
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.0%
Median age
25.7
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,265), Irish Americans (3,368), Mexican Americans (1,027).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Latah County. PPP loans are for Moscow.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,301
15,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,988
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $7,096 per person
PPP loans
$35.66K
2 loans, 17 jobs reported
How people get to work
Moscow, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked14.4%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moscow, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
118
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
27.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moscow, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
6.3%
U.S. 12.1% -5.8 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Moscow
1 in or overlapping Moscow. Population shown
Cities near Moscow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WACity | 7.3 mi | 11.1 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| TroyCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Albion, WATown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Palouse, WACity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Colton, WATown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GeneseeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PotlatchCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Uniontown, WATown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| OnawayCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| JuliaettaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| KendrickCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Colfax, WACity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| Garfield, WATown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DearyCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moscow, ID in?
- Moscow is in Latah County, Idaho.
- What ZIP codes are in Moscow, ID?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moscow include 83844.
- What is the population of Moscow, ID?
- About 26,286 people live in Moscow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moscow?
- Nearby places include Pullman, WA (7.3 mi), Viola (7.5 mi), Troy (11 mi), Albion, WA (12 mi), Palouse, WA (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023