Moscow, ID: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Looking for facts about Moscow? It is a small incorporated city in Latah County, Idaho, with an estimated 26,145 people according to our dataset. It lies at 46.731°N, 116.999°W in Pacific time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.
What are the key facts about Moscow, ID?
| Place | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Type | Small incorporated city |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah County (FIPS 16057) |
| Estimated population | 26,145 |
| Density | 3,719 per sq mi (1,436 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 46.7307, -116.9986 |
| Time zone | Pacific time (UTC−8, America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (83843–83844) |
| Rank in state | 13th of 226 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Spokane Valley, WA (65 mi) |
What is the population of Moscow, ID?
Moscow has an estimated population of 26,145. That makes it the 13th largest of the 226 places we list in Idaho, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Idaho has about 750 residents, so Moscow is roughly 34.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Idaho with a similar population include Rexburg (30,979), Eagle (29,796), Kuna (22,292), Ammon (17,115), Mountain Home (16,945). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Moscow differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Moscow?
Moscow has about 3,719 people per square mile (1,436 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Idaho, it is denser than about 100% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Moscow use?
Moscow uses 2 ZIP codes: 83843, 83844. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 8 are assigned to the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Moscow in?
Moscow is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Orchard Homes, MT, about 138 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Moscow located in Idaho?
Moscow lies in the northwestern part of Idaho, at 46.731° north latitude and 116.999° west longitude. The state capital, Boise, is about 219 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Pullman, WA, roughly 8 miles to the west, which shows how near Moscow is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Spokane Valley, WA, 65 miles to the north.
Which cities are near Moscow, ID?
The closest listed place to Moscow is Pullman, WA, 8.0 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA | 8.0 mi | West | 34,506 |
| Clarkston, WA | 21.9 mi | South | 7,375 |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 22.9 mi | South | 5,830 |
| Lewiston | 23.3 mi | South | 53,384 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 24.0 mi | South | 6,348 |
| Cheney, WA | 59.1 mi | Northwest | 12,522 |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 65.0 mi | North | 10,956 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 65.3 mi | North | 101,060 |
Which county is Moscow in?
Moscow is in Latah County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 16057. The county contains 10 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 9 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Genesee (965), Troy (895), Potlatch (814), Juliaetta (601), Deary (516). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Moscow from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Moscow is closest to Denver, CO at about 776 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,163 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,163 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 875 mi | South |
| Chicago, IL | 1,480 mi | East |
| Houston, TX | 1,646 mi | Southeast |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,919 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 776 mi | Southeast |
Are there other places called Moscow?
Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named Moscow: Moscow, PA (2,823), Moscow, TN (557), Moscow, KS (299), Moscow, MD (253), Moscow, OH (191). When you search for Moscow, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Moscow in Latah County, Idaho.
Planning a move to Moscow?
If you are weighing Moscow, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
Where to go next
Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.