The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83536 sells for about $360,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 83536 — Kamiah
The housing market in 83536 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is limited by the rural nature of the geography, resulting in longer days on market compared to urban centers. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and price cuts are based on current local listings data.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a rural, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing relative to urban Idaho markets.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 14.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 83536, Idaho
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Kamiah Joint School District, which provides rural educational services.
The area is subject to wildfire risk common to the Clearwater River valley and surrounding forested terrain.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, timber, and regional tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling along US Highway 12 toward regional employment hubs like Lewiston.
The area offers significant outdoor access including the Clearwater River for fishing and boating, plus proximity to the Nez Perce National Forest for hiking and hunting.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and low turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber production, and public sector employment, with a growing reliance on outdoor recreation and tourism.
Transportation is heavily reliant on US Highway 12, which serves as the primary corridor for both local transit and regional freight.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Idaho County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual market values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Kamiah Joint School District levies and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high wildfire risk classification and rural location.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 83536 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- It’se Ye-Ye Casino41.9 mi
- Deyo Reservoir4.77.8 mi
- Kooskia City Park4.68.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional waterway used for fishing, rafting, and recreation.
Extensive wilderness area providing hiking, hunting, and camping access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.