City

Basalt, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Bingham County  ·  Idaho

👥520Population
💰$71,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$267,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Hispanic: 14.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.8%Race
White75.0%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian0.6%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (2%)
HS Graduate95 (31.7%)
Some College64 (21.3%)
Associates64 (21.3%)
Bachelors35 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree36 (12%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College21.3%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$267,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units189
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Basalt, ID

Basalt is a city in Idaho, located in Bingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 520 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Basalt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,500 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Basalt is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basalt is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Basalt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83218 520 $71,500 $267,900 $1,025 0.4% 23.7% 89.7%