Moscow
City in Latah County, Idaho
Moscow is a city in Latah County, Idaho, with 25,435 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,579 ft (786 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Viola, 7.7 miles N.
- 25,435residents (2020 Census)
- 2,579 ftelevation · 786 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 20.0 km²
- 3,289 / sq mipopulation density
- 83844ZIP code
About Moscow
Moscow ( MOSS-koh) is a city in and the county seat of Latah County, Idaho, United States. Located in the North Central region of the state along the border with Washington, it had a population of 25,435 at the 2020 United States census. Moscow is the home of the University of Idaho, the state's land-grant institution and primary research university.
It is the principal city in the Moscow, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Latah County. The city contains over 60% of the county's population, and the university is Moscow's dominant employer, the city also serves as an agricultural and commercial hub for the Palouse region.
Along with the rest of the Idaho Panhandle, Moscow is in the Pacific Time Zone. The elevation of its city center is 2,579 feet (786 m) above sea level. Two major highways serve the city, passing through the city center: US-95 (north-south) and ID-8 (east-west). The Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, four miles (6 km) west, provides limited commercial air service. The local newspaper is the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
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Living in Moscow
- Median household income
- $57,022
- Median home value
- $376,400
- Median rent
- $927/mo
- Median age
- 25.7
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Moscow had 25,435 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,435 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,289 per sq mi (1,270 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moscow at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Latah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,435 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.73 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7286° N, 116.9993° W |
| ZIP code | 83844 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1654550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moscow
- Viola7.7 mi N
- Pullman, WA8.0 mi W
- Troy10.7 mi E
- Genesee12.7 mi S
- Albion, WA12.7 mi W
- Colton, WA12.7 mi SW
- Palouse, WA13.1 mi N
- Uniontown, WA13.7 mi S
- Potlatch14.3 mi N
- Onaway14.7 mi N
- Princeton15.4 mi NE
- Juliaetta17.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Moscow
What county is Moscow in?
Moscow is in Latah County, Idaho.
What is the population of Moscow, ID?
25,435 people lived in Moscow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moscow, ID?
The ZIP code of Moscow is 83844.
What is the elevation of Moscow?
2,579 feet (786 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moscow?
Viola (7.7 mi), Pullman (8.0 mi), Troy (10.7 mi), Genesee (12.7 mi), Albion (12.7 mi).
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