City

Wendell, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Gooding County  ·  Idaho

👥5,451Population
💰$63,083Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$236,600Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.3%Hispanic: 50.8%Black: 0%Asian: 1.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White46.3%
Hispanic50.8%
Black0.0%
Asian1.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.33
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,161 (44%)
Some College256 (9.7%)
Associates507 (19.2%)
Bachelors319 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree371 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,083 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$236,600 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,730
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Wendell, ID

Wendell is a city in Idaho, located in Gooding County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,451 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Wendell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,083 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wendell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wendell is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wendell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83355 5,451 $63,083 $236,600 $770 1.7% 26.2% 68.5%