City

Cottonwood, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Idaho County  ·  Idaho

👥2,620Population
💰$67,438Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$237,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0%Other: 5.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
35%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate716 (43.5%)
Some College265 (16.1%)
Associates226 (13.7%)
Bachelors131 (8%)
Graduate Degree309 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad43.5%
Some College16.1%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,438 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$237,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units833
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Cottonwood, ID

Cottonwood is a city in Idaho, located in Idaho County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,620 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Cottonwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,438 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cottonwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottonwood is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cottonwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83522 2,620 $67,438 $237,900 $850 4.8% 26.7% 77.2%