City

Fernwood, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Benewah County  ·  Idaho

👥293Population
💰$32,378Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂71.5Median Age
🏠$227,700Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
25–44
1%
45–64
25%
65+
68%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate133 (59.6%)
Some College1 (0.4%)
Associates3 (1.3%)
Bachelors85 (38.1%)
Graduate Degree1 (0.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.6%Some College: 0.4%Associates: 1.3%Bachelors: 38.1%Graduate: 0.4%Edu
HS Grad59.6%
Some College0.4%
Associates1.3%
Bachelors38.1%
Graduate0.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,378 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$227,700 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units196
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
90%
$50k–$75k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

30–45 min
79%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
67%
About Fernwood, ID

Fernwood is a city in Idaho, located in Benewah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 293 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.5 years.

Economically, Fernwood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,378 is well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fernwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fernwood is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fernwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83830 293 $32,378 $227,700 0.0% 38.6% 100.0%