City

Spirit Lake, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Kootenai County  ·  Idaho

👥5,278Population
💰$64,625Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$425,300Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic8.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (1.3%)
HS Graduate811 (23.7%)
Some College756 (22.1%)
Associates685 (20%)
Bachelors439 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree692 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College22.1%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,625 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$425,300 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units2,197
Vacant Units402

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
63%
About Spirit Lake, ID

Spirit Lake is a city in Idaho, located in Kootenai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,278 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Spirit Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,625 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Spirit Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $425,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spirit Lake is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spirit Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83869 5,278 $64,625 $425,300 $737 2.9% 33.0% 92.9%