County

Clearwater County, ID

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Idaho

👥9,448Population
💰$59,853Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$254,505Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.3%
Asian1.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,295 (32.6%)
Some College1,030 (14.6%)
Associates1,607 (22.8%)
Bachelors644 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,449 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,853 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$254,504 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units4,840
Vacant Units1,007

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Clearwater County, ID

Clearwater County is located in Idaho and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,448 residents. With a median age of 51.65, it is a mature county.

Clearwater County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,852 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Clearwater County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $254,504 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $838. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clearwater County are primarily White (88.92%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Clearwater 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 Clearwater County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
83520 Ahsahka 180 $26,346 $159,400 12.0% 5.4%
83827 Elk River 161 $54,808 $225,000 0.0% 16.4%
83541 Lenore 1,059 $62,917 $309,500 $832 3.7% 39.8%
83544 Orofino 6,476 $64,614 $259,600 $879 3.4% 31.5%
83546 Pierce 527 $52,656 $179,200 $850 1.0% 22.3%
83553 Weippe 1,045 $37,419 $226,100 $592 4.1% 17.6%