City

Montpelier, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Bear Lake County  ·  Idaho

👥3,774Population
💰$60,570Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate818 (36.3%)
Some College287 (12.7%)
Associates376 (16.7%)
Bachelors300 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree463 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,570 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units1,806
Vacant Units432

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Montpelier, ID

Montpelier is a city in Idaho, located in Bear Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,774 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Montpelier is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,570 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Montpelier is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montpelier is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montpelier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83254 3,774 $60,570 $200,000 $633 3.2% 33.9% 79.6%