City

Garden City, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Ada County  ·  Idaho

👥26,989Population
💰$86,114Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$468,100Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic8.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma206 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,261 (17.8%)
Some College1,932 (10.6%)
Associates3,310 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,382 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree8,207 (44.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 17.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 44.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad17.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate44.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,114 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$468,100 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,384/mo
Total Housing Units11,672
Vacant Units409

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
61%
About Garden City, ID

Garden City is a city in Idaho, located in Ada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,989 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Garden City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,114 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garden City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $468,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,384 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden City is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.84%).

Garden City, ID offers residents above-average earning potential within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Garden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83714 26,989 $86,114 $468,100 $1,384 5.2% 52.4% 73.5%