City

Ponderay, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Bonner County  ·  Idaho

👥1,438Population
💰$47,361Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$381,000Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 6.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Black6.1%
Asian1.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate403 (42%)
Some College201 (21%)
Associates171 (17.8%)
Bachelors82 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree95 (9.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 21%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College21.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 29.6%Renter: 70.4%Tenure
Owner29.6%
Renter70.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
5%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,361 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$381,000 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units690
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
0%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Ponderay, ID

Ponderay is a city in Idaho, located in Bonner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,438 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Ponderay is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,361 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ponderay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $988 per month. At 29.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Ponderay is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ponderay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83852 1,438 $47,361 $381,000 $988 5.9% 18.5% 29.6%