Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 40.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,000 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,424 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 17,669 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 23,985 (20%) |
| Bachelors | 14,345 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 34,767 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,178 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $470,370 ▲ 69% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,346/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 78,880 |
| Vacant Units | 9,013 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kootenai County is located in Idaho and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 180,221 residents. With a median age of 41.17, it is a middle-aged county.
Kootenai County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,178 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Kootenai County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $470,370 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,345. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kootenai County are primarily White (86.31%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Kootenai County, ID is a middle-income area in Idaho. The 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83801 | Athol | 7,285 | $68,719 | $495,500 | $1,238 | 2.6% | 34.6% |
| 83803 | Bayview | 624 | $59,307 | $661,200 | — | 2.9% | 60.6% |
| 83810 | Cataldo | 1,369 | $124,773 | $517,300 | — | 1.6% | 47.8% |
| 83814 | Coeur d'Alene | 26,640 | $69,914 | $518,800 | $1,223 | 4.2% | 43.0% |
| 83815 | Coeur d'Alene | 39,993 | $77,139 | $472,300 | $1,445 | 1.7% | 45.7% |
| 83833 | Harrison | 1,414 | $90,268 | $530,200 | $1,038 | 3.3% | 51.4% |
| 83835 | Hayden | 23,581 | $86,014 | $502,400 | $1,688 | 3.8% | 43.8% |
| 83842 | Medimont | 103 | $76,250 | $635,400 | — | 25.0% | 52.2% |
| 83854 | Post Falls | 53,152 | $72,820 | $433,700 | $1,311 | 3.9% | 35.6% |
| 83858 | Rathdrum | 19,315 | $93,006 | $452,700 | $1,244 | 3.4% | 38.8% |
| 83869 | Spirit Lake | 5,278 | $64,625 | $425,300 | $737 | 2.9% | 33.0% |
| 83876 | Worley | 1,467 | $55,438 | $427,900 | $975 | 3.6% | 44.7% |