City

Smelterville, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Shoshone County  ·  Idaho

👥853Population
💰$48,727Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$114,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓7.6%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 7.4%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
23%
25–44
12%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads7.6% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate187 (38.5%)
Some College140 (28.8%)
Associates122 (25.1%)
Bachelors37 (7.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 28.8%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Edu
HS Grad38.5%
Some College28.8%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
46%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,727 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$114,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units470
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
19%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Smelterville, ID

Smelterville is a city in Idaho, located in Shoshone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Smelterville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,727 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Smelterville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smelterville is less-educated. 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smelterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83868 853 $48,727 $114,800 $922 3.4% 7.6% 72.5%