City

Malta, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Cassia County  ·  Idaho

👥1,584Population
💰$56,161Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$291,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 2.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate271 (28.8%)
Some College117 (12.4%)
Associates237 (25.2%)
Bachelors143 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree164 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 25.2%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates25.2%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,161 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$291,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units625
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Malta, ID

Malta is a city in Idaho, located in Cassia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,584 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Malta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,161 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Malta is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malta is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83342 1,584 $56,161 $291,000 $723 0.3% 32.6% 86.7%