City

Lapwai, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Nez Perce County  ·  Idaho

👥2,080Population
💰$60,885Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$189,900Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.2%Race
White34.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate433 (32%)
Some College145 (10.7%)
Associates377 (27.9%)
Bachelors87 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree304 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 27.9%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.7%
Associates27.9%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,885 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$189,900 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units819
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Lapwai, ID

Lapwai is a city in Idaho, located in Nez Perce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,080 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Lapwai is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,885 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lapwai is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lapwai is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 34.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lapwai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83540 2,080 $60,885 $189,900 $846 6.3% 28.9% 67.1%