County

Bear Lake County, ID

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Idaho

👥6,359Population
💰$69,260Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$232,593Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Black2.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,447 (36.6%)
Some College515 (13%)
Associates713 (18%)
Bachelors472 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree803 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 13%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College13.0%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,260 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$232,592 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units3,889
Vacant Units1,625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Bear Lake County, ID

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 Codes in Bear Lake County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%