City

Elk City, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Idaho County  ·  Idaho

👥372Population
💰$45,521Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$286,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊26.3%Unemployment▲ 438% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 5.4%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
39%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment26.3% ▲ 438% above avg
HS Graduate64 (23.4%)
Some College48 (17.5%)
Associates104 (38%)
Bachelors35 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree23 (8.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 38%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
HS Grad23.4%
Some College17.5%
Associates38.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
38%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,521 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$286,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units500
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
45%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
88%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Elk City, ID

Elk City is a city in Idaho, located in Idaho County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 372 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Elk City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,521 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 26.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Elk City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk City is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elk City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83525 372 $45,521 $286,300 26.3% 21.2% 82.3%