City

Salmon, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Lemhi County  ·  Idaho

👥6,874Population
💰$52,433Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$277,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0%Other: 5.2%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.0%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,496 (31.6%)
Some College699 (14.8%)
Associates798 (16.8%)
Bachelors589 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,140 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College14.8%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,433 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$277,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$722/mo
Total Housing Units3,495
Vacant Units729

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Salmon, ID

Salmon is a city in Idaho, located in Lemhi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,874 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Salmon is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,433 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salmon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $722 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salmon is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salmon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83467 6,874 $52,433 $277,800 $722 3.8% 36.5% 79.5%