City

Wallace, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Shoshone County  ·  Idaho

👥1,729Population
💰$41,838Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$249,800Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.9%)
HS Graduate432 (37.2%)
Some College225 (19.4%)
Associates222 (19.1%)
Bachelors109 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree164 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College19.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,838 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$249,800 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$660/mo
Total Housing Units1,154
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
67%
About Wallace, ID

Wallace is a city in Idaho, located in Shoshone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,729 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Wallace is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,838 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wallace is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $660 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallace is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallace
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83873 1,729 $41,838 $249,800 $660 4.0% 23.5% 67.0%