Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.0% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,253 (37%) |
| Some College | 1,439 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 2,045 (23.2%) |
| Bachelors | 966 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,059 (12%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,010 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,402 ▼ 17% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $854/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,982 |
| Vacant Units | 1,351 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Shoshone County is located in Idaho and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,492 residents. With a median age of 44.05, it is a middle-aged county.
Shoshone County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,009 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Shoshone County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $230,402 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $854. Homeownership rates are high at 74.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Shoshone County are primarily White (89.22%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Shoshone County, ID is a working-class area in Idaho. The 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83802 | Avery | 150 | $49,375 | — | — | 18.7% | 2.9% |
| 83808 | Calder | 123 | $47,500 | — | — | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| 83812 | Clarkia | 13 | $80,625 | $137,500 | — | 0.0% | 15.4% |
| 83837 | Kellogg | 3,258 | $42,455 | $214,600 | $909 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| 83839 | Kingston | 1,248 | $60,409 | $335,600 | $969 | 5.1% | 27.0% |
| 83846 | Mullan | 785 | $49,345 | $171,000 | $879 | 3.6% | 27.1% |
| 83874 | Murray | 115 | $43,448 | — | — | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| 83849 | Osburn | 2,057 | $49,907 | $192,200 | $794 | 3.1% | 22.0% |
| 83850 | Pinehurst | 2,555 | $66,154 | $261,900 | $878 | 2.5% | 22.9% |
| 83867 | Silverton | 606 | $95,524 | $281,900 | — | 0.0% | 33.7% |
| 83868 | Smelterville | 853 | $48,727 | $114,800 | $922 | 3.4% | 7.6% |
| 83873 | Wallace | 1,729 | $41,838 | $249,800 | $660 | 4.0% | 23.5% |