City

Jerome, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Jerome County  ·  Idaho

👥21,830Population
💰$70,489Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$253,300Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.3%Hispanic: 39.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White56.3%
Hispanic39.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma578 (5.3%)
HS Graduate3,814 (34.7%)
Some College1,511 (13.7%)
Associates1,973 (17.9%)
Bachelors1,461 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,667 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,489 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$253,300 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units7,606
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Jerome, ID

Jerome is a city in Idaho, located in Jerome County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,830 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Jerome is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,489 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jerome is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jerome is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jerome
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83338 21,830 $70,489 $253,300 $883 3.8% 28.4% 76.4%