County

Lincoln County, ID

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Idaho

👥5,225Population
💰$65,172Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$208,209Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 30.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic30.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma112 (3.7%)
HS Graduate1,152 (37.8%)
Some College466 (15.3%)
Associates462 (15.2%)
Bachelors461 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree395 (13%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,172 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$208,209 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units2,052
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Lincoln County, ID

Lincoln County is located in Idaho and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,225 residents. With a median age of 37.75, it is a relatively young county.

Lincoln County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,171 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $208,209 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $865. Homeownership rates are high at 78.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are majority White (65.18%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lincoln County, ID is a solidly middle-class area in Idaho. The 3 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 Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
83324 Dietrich 771 $66,250 $241,700 $781 4.7% 28.4%
83349 Richfield 1,311 $69,083 $203,400 $765 5.0% 30.4%
83352 Shoshone 3,143 $63,276 $202,000 $928 6.3% 27.1%