City

Carey, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Blaine County  ·  Idaho

👥1,562Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$241,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.8%Hispanic: 47.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White51.8%
Hispanic47.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.94
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate362 (45.7%)
Some College115 (14.5%)
Associates127 (16%)
Bachelors52 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree134 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.6%Renter: 41.4%Tenure
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
35%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$241,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$964/mo
Total Housing Units490
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
46%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
26%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Carey, ID

Carey is a city in Idaho, located in Blaine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,562 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Carey is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Carey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $964 per month.

The population of Carey is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83320 1,562 $48,750 $241,700 $964 5.5% 23.5% 58.6%