County

Custer County, ID

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Idaho

👥4,109Population
💰$55,859Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂58.7Median Age
🏠$329,103Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 5.2%Asian: 5.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Black5.2%
Asian5.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate883 (26.9%)
Some College411 (12.5%)
Associates684 (20.8%)
Bachelors458 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree852 (25.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
HS Grad26.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,859 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$329,103 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units2,943
Vacant Units1,121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
52%
About Custer County, ID

Custer County is located in Idaho and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,109 residents. With a median age of 58.71, it is an older county.

Custer County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,858 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Custer County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $329,103 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $677. Homeownership rates are high at 78.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Custer County are primarily White (88.86%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Custer County, ID is a solidly middle-class area in Idaho. The 5 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 Custer County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
83226 Challis 2,149 $50,980 $270,700 $708 0.6% 32.4%
83251 Mackay 1,322 $55,938 $327,200 $628 7.6% 32.3%
83278 Stanley 443 $79,288 $618,100 0.0% 73.8%