City

Mackay, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Idaho

👥1,322Population
💰$55,938Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$327,200Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 4.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic4.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
12%
45–64
36%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
HS Graduate438 (42.4%)
Some College129 (12.5%)
Associates132 (12.8%)
Bachelors80 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree254 (24.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
HS Grad42.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,938 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$327,200 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units909
Vacant Units340

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Mackay, ID

Mackay is a city in Idaho, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,322 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Mackay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,938 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mackay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $327,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $628 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mackay is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mackay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83251 1,322 $55,938 $327,200 $628 7.6% 32.3% 81.0%