Lemhi County, ID ZIP Codes
Idaho (ID) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
8,162
population (2021)
+2.8%
pop change since 2010
16059
FIPS code
Lemhi County ZIP code map
About Lemhi County
Lemhi County is located in Idaho and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,162 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.8% from 7,936 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lemhi County is 16059.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,162 |
| 2010 population | 7,936 |
| Change | +2.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Idaho |
| FIPS code | 16059 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lemhi County
ZIP codes for Lemhi County, ID (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83229 | Cobalt | Lemhi | View map |
| 83253 | May | Lemhi | View map |
| 83462 | Carmen | Lemhi | View map |
| 83463 | Gibbonsville | Lemhi | View map |
| 83464 | Leadore | Lemhi | View map |
| 83465 | Lemhi | Lemhi | View map |
| 83466 | North Fork | Lemhi | View map |
| 83467 | Salmon | Lemhi | View map |
| 83468 | Tendoy | Lemhi | View map |
| 83469 | Shoup | Lemhi | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,760
Population
52.0
Median age
$48,632
Median household income
$32,616
Per capita income
$67,343
Median home value
$215
Median monthly rent
87.4%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
3,824
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
227
Under 5
115
210
5–9
106
278
10–14
141
373
15–19
190
222
20–24
113
356
25–34
180
580
35–44
295
487
45–54
247
358
55–59
182
503
60–64
255
934
65–74
474
430
75–84
218
190
85+
96
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,344 | 7.7% |
| 18 and over | 6,416 | 92.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,342 | 43.5% |
| Median age | 52.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,204 | 89.4% |
| Two or more races | 398 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 296 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 112 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
34.5%
$25k–$35k
2.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 34.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $48,632 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.1%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
25.4%
$500k–$1M
20.6%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,343 |
| Median rent / month | $215 |
| Owner occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter occupied | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 53.2% |
| Single-family detached | 81.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.3% |
| 3 or more | 42.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 46.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 25.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,553 | 34.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 69 | 0.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 772 | 40.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 809 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 663 | 12.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,561 | 64.7% |
| Average household size | 1.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.9% | 12.1% |
| Married | 51.1% | 45.9% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 18.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 109 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school | 609 | 17.1% |
| High school | 313 | 11.4% |
| College / grad school | 278 | 39.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
30.5%
Agriculture & mining
28.2%
Construction
9.6%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Education & healthcare
7.3%
Retail trade
6.0%
Professional & management
2.9%
Other services
2.3%
Public administration
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Information
0.6%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.5% |
| Service | 25.5% |
| Sales & office | 9.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 30.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 13.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.3% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 12.7% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 6.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
3.3%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
10.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 73.4% |
| Retirement income | 36.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.1% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 732 | 17.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 42.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.9% |
| Public insurance | 55.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,418 | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 67 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,683 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,652 | 88.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,285 | 30.4% |
| Foreign born | 31 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 77 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 29 | 28.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,431 | 18.4% |
| Italian | 1,023 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 341 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 175 | 2.3% |
| German | 132 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 112 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 80 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.5% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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