Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.2% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,447 (36.6%) |
| Some College | 515 (13%) |
| Associates | 713 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 472 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 803 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,260 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $232,592 ▼ 17% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $721/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,889 |
| Vacant Units | 1,625 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bear Lake County is located in Idaho and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,359 residents. With a median age of 39.14, it is a middle-aged county.
Bear Lake County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,260 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Bear Lake County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $232,592 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $721. Homeownership rates are high at 85.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bear Lake County are primarily White (92.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Bear Lake County, ID is a solidly middle-class area in Idaho. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83220 | Bern | 80 | $74,464 | — | — | 0.0% | 55.0% |
| 83223 | Bloomington | 257 | $81,667 | $361,700 | — | 1.5% | 30.6% |
| 83287 | Fish Haven | 256 | $129,688 | $653,800 | — | 0.0% | 45.8% |
| 83238 | Geneva | 118 | $72,237 | $314,300 | — | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| 83239 | Georgetown | 805 | $78,750 | $194,200 | $1,025 | 1.9% | 30.4% |
| 83254 | Montpelier | 3,774 | $60,570 | $200,000 | $633 | 3.2% | 33.9% |
| 83261 | Paris | 634 | $82,500 | $235,700 | $862 | 0.4% | 30.3% |
| 83272 | Saint Charles | 263 | $59,135 | $237,500 | — | 9.0% | 29.9% |