Post Falls
City in Kootenai County, Idaho

Post Falls is a city in Kootenai County, Idaho, with 38,485 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,182 ft (665 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hauser, 4.2 miles NW.
- 38,485residents (2020 Census)
- 2,182 ftelevation · 665 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 2,009 / sq mipopulation density
- 83854ZIP code
About Post Falls
Post Falls is a city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. It is the gateway city to Northern Idaho off Interstate 90, just west of Coeur d'Alene, and east of Spokane, Washington. The population is an estimated 44,194 in 2022 according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimate, making it Idaho's ninth-largest city and the second largest city in North Idaho behind Coeur d’Alene.
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Living in Post Falls
- Median household income
- $82,183
- Median home value
- $477,400
- Median rent
- $1,469/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Post Falls had 38,485 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,485 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,009 per sq mi (776 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Post Falls at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Kootenai County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,485 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.16 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,182 ft (665 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7256° N, 116.9442° W |
| ZIP code | 83854 |
| Official website | postfallsidaho.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1664810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Post Falls
- Hauser4.2 mi NW
- State Line4.5 mi W
- Huetter4.6 mi E
- Rathdrum5.3 mi NE
- Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA6.7 mi W
- Coeur d'Alene7.1 mi E
- Hayden7.3 mi NE
- Dalton Gardens8.2 mi E
- Liberty Lake, WA8.4 mi SW
- Hayden Lake9.1 mi E
- Fernan Lake Village9.9 mi E
- Spokane Valley, WA14.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Post Falls
What county is Post Falls in?
Post Falls is in Kootenai County, Idaho.
What is the population of Post Falls, ID?
38,485 people lived in Post Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Post Falls, ID?
The ZIP code of Post Falls is 83854.
What is the elevation of Post Falls?
2,182 feet (665 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Post Falls?
Hauser (4.2 mi), State Line (4.5 mi), Huetter (4.6 mi), Rathdrum (5.3 mi), Otis Orchards-East Farms (6.7 mi).
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