County

Nez Perce County, ID

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Idaho

👥40,935Population
💰$71,152Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$289,718Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma312 (1.2%)
HS Graduate7,185 (27.1%)
Some College3,940 (14.9%)
Associates4,870 (18.4%)
Bachelors3,313 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree6,892 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,152 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$289,718 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$941/mo
Total Housing Units17,670
Vacant Units1,043

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Nez Perce County, ID

Nez Perce County is located in Idaho and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 40,935 residents. With a median age of 40.59, it is a middle-aged county.

Nez Perce County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,152 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Nez Perce County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $289,718 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $940. Homeownership rates are high at 71.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nez Perce County are primarily White (85.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Nez Perce County, ID is a solidly middle-class area in Idaho. The 4 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 Nez Perce County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
83524 Culdesac 937 $66,250 $226,700 $888 5.1% 28.9%
83540 Lapwai 2,080 $60,885 $189,900 $846 6.3% 28.9%
83501 Lewiston 37,478 $71,909 $297,300 $948 2.7% 39.5%
83545 Peck 440 $65,673 $250,000 $881 6.5% 26.2%