County

Benewah County, ID

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Idaho

👥10,411Population
💰$58,221Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$269,153Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (1%)
HS Graduate2,564 (38.4%)
Some College702 (10.5%)
Associates1,195 (17.9%)
Bachelors758 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,399 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,221 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$269,153 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units5,027
Vacant Units828

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Benewah County, ID

Benewah County is located in Idaho and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,411 residents. With a median age of 45.7, it is a mature county.

Benewah County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,221 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Benewah County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $269,153 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $859. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Benewah County are primarily White (84.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Benewah County, ID is a solidly middle-class area in Idaho. The 6 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 Benewah County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
83830 Fernwood 293 $32,378 $227,700 — 0.0% 38.6%
83851 Plummer 1,925 $55,917 $219,200 $865 5.0% 29.1%
83861 Saint Maries 7,167 $60,897 $273,100 $873 4.0% 32.5%
83866 Santa 288 $31,420 — — 0.0% 24.7%
83870 Tensed 340 $59,844 $428,600 $465 2.2% 43.4%

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