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Post Falls, ID
City in Kootenai County, Idaho. ZIP codes: 83854.
Population
43,391
Land area
19.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,270
ZIP codes
1
Post Falls and its ZIP codes
Post Falls at a glance
- Post Falls is about 97 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $82,183, 6% above the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,400 (14% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,469 a month.
Local data for Post Falls, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Post Falls, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,183
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$477,400
Median rent
$1,469/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,682), Irish Americans (4,095), Mexican Americans (1,933).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kootenai County. PPP loans are for Post Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,140
71,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
PPP loans
$90.7M
1,086 loans, 10,604 jobs reported
How people get to work
Post Falls, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Post Falls, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,664
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
209
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Post Falls, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Post Falls
1 in or overlapping Post Falls. Population shown
Cities near Post Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HauserCity | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| State LineCity | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HuetterCity | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| RathdrumCity | 5.6 mi | 7 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WACensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 8 |
| Coeur d'AleneCity | 7.7 mi | 16.9 |
| HaydenCity | 7.9 mi | 10.5 |
| Liberty Lake, WACity | 8.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Dalton GardensCity | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Hayden LakeCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Fernan Lake VillageCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Spokane Valley, WACity | 13 mi | 37.7 |
| Millwood, WACity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Rockford BayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Green Bluff, WACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Post Falls, ID in?
- Post Falls is in Kootenai County, Idaho.
- What ZIP codes are in Post Falls, ID?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Post Falls include 83854.
- What is the population of Post Falls, ID?
- About 43,391 people live in Post Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Post Falls?
- Nearby places include Hauser (3.5 mi), State Line (4.3 mi), Huetter (5.1 mi), Rathdrum (5.6 mi), Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023