City

Desmet, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Benewah County  ·  Idaho

👥398Population
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$334,000Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.8%Hispanic: 20.4%Other: 11.6%Race
White55.8%
Hispanic20.4%
Other11.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
35%
18–24
3%
25–44
10%
45–64
28%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (4.7%)
HS Graduate55 (26.1%)
Some College31 (14.7%)
Associates41 (19.4%)
Bachelors10 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree64 (30.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College14.7%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median Home Value$334,000 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units156
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Desmet, ID

Desmet is a city in Idaho, located in Benewah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 398 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

The real estate market in Desmet is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $334,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Desmet is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.78%).

Desmet, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Desmet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.