City

Lava Hot Springs, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Bannock County  ·  Idaho

👥846Population
💰$77,679Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$359,000Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 4.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 11.1%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.2%
Other11.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
4%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
HS Graduate266 (38.7%)
Some College79 (11.5%)
Associates122 (17.7%)
Bachelors39 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree182 (26.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
HS Grad38.7%
Some College11.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,679 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$359,000 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units675
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Lava Hot Springs, ID

Lava Hot Springs is a city in Idaho, located in Bannock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 846 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Lava Hot Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,679 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lava Hot Springs is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $359,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lava Hot Springs is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.22%).

Lava Hot Springs, ID offers residents above-average earning potential within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Lava Hot Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83246 846 $77,679 $359,000 $843 6.1% 32.1% 81.9%