Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 594 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,695 (28%) |
| Some College | 2,547 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 3,000 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,206 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,727 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,447 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $278,985 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,107/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,801 |
| Vacant Units | 1,177 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Elmore County is located in Idaho and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,445 residents. With a median age of 34.28, it is a relatively young county.
Elmore County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,446 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Elmore County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $278,985 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,106. Homeownership rates are high at 63.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Elmore County are primarily White (70.86%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Elmore 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83623 | Glenns Ferry | 1,637 | $56,111 | $191,900 | $725 | 0.3% | 36.8% |
| 83627 | Hammett | 426 | $31,667 | $165,400 | $1,065 | 2.9% | 23.2% |
| 83633 | King Hill | 604 | $82,169 | $422,600 | $842 | 14.2% | 32.3% |
| 83647 | Mountain Home | 22,580 | $57,769 | $283,600 | $1,041 | 6.1% | 33.7% |
| 83648 | Mountain Home Afb | 3,198 | $72,411 | — | $1,821 | 1.4% | 58.2% |