City

Arco, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Butte County  ·  Idaho

👥1,328Population
💰$36,184Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.5% Female 60.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 14.4%Other: 6.7%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic14.4%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty33.1% ▲ 231% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.4%)
HS Graduate271 (31%)
Some College117 (13.4%)
Associates95 (10.9%)
Bachelors206 (23.5%)
Graduate Degree165 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 23.5%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College13.4%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors23.5%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,184 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$488/mo
Total Housing Units709
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Arco, ID

Arco is a city in Idaho, located in Butte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,328 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Arco is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,184 is well below the national average. Approximately 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $488 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arco is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.92%).

Arco, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Arco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83213 1,328 $36,184 $113,800 $488 4.0% 42.4% 72.5%