City

Council, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Idaho

👥2,173Population
💰$52,917Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂61.1Median Age
🏠$259,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.4%Other: 6.7%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.4%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate543 (33.1%)
Some College277 (16.9%)
Associates377 (23%)
Bachelors139 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree303 (18.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
HS Grad33.1%
Some College16.9%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,917 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$259,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units1,198
Vacant Units335

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Council, ID

Council is a city in Idaho, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,173 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.1 years.

Economically, Council is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,917 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Council is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Council is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Council
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83612 2,173 $52,917 $259,700 $811 4.3% 27.0% 81.2%