City

Ketchum, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Blaine County  ·  Idaho

👥5,379Population
💰$86,650Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$860,400Median Home Value▲ 209% above avg
🎓61.0%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.5%Hispanic: 18.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White78.5%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads61.0% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate579 (13.2%)
Some College207 (4.7%)
Associates921 (21.1%)
Bachelors172 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree2,496 (57.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.2%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
HS Grad13.2%
Some College4.7%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,650 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$860,400 ▲ 209% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,174/mo
Total Housing Units5,836
Vacant Units3,037

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Ketchum, ID

Ketchum is a city in Idaho, located in Blaine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,379 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Ketchum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,650 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ketchum is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $860,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,174 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ketchum is highly educated. 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ketchum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83340 5,379 $86,650 $860,400 $1,174 0.7% 61.0% 75.4%