City

Emmett, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Gem County  ·  Idaho

👥17,333Population
💰$65,566Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$364,200Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic10.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma287 (2.4%)
HS Graduate3,793 (32.3%)
Some College2,213 (18.9%)
Associates2,043 (17.4%)
Bachelors674 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree2,721 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College18.9%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,566 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$364,200 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units6,981
Vacant Units309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Emmett, ID

Emmett is a city in Idaho, located in Gem County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,333 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Emmett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,566 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Emmett is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $873 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emmett is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emmett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83617 17,333 $65,566 $364,200 $873 2.9% 28.9% 75.3%