City

Sweet, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Gem County  ·  Idaho

👥848Population
💰$89,667Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂55.4Median Age
🏠$309,700Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Other: 6.3%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
HS Graduate170 (28.2%)
Some College149 (24.8%)
Associates140 (23.3%)
Bachelors45 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree98 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 24.8%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad28.2%
Some College24.8%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,667 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$309,700 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units304
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
63%
About Sweet, ID

Sweet is a city in Idaho, located in Gem County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 848 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.4 years.

Economically, Sweet is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,667 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sweet is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $309,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sweet is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.09%).

Sweet, ID offers residents above-average earning potential within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Sweet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83670 848 $89,667 $309,700 7.3% 23.8% 94.6%