City

Mountain Home, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Elmore County  ·  Idaho

👥22,580Population
💰$57,769Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$283,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 18.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic18.2%
Black1.8%
Asian2.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma565 (4.1%)
HS Graduate4,048 (29.4%)
Some College2,104 (15.3%)
Associates2,418 (17.5%)
Bachelors1,595 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree3,054 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,769 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$283,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,041/mo
Total Housing Units9,695
Vacant Units935

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Mountain Home, ID

Mountain Home is a city in Idaho, located in Elmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,580 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Mountain Home is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,769 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Home is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,041 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Home is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain Home
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83647 22,580 $57,769 $283,600 $1,041 6.1% 33.7% 70.7%