Gem County, ID ZIP Codes
Idaho (ID) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
19,792
population (2021)
+18.4%
pop change since 2010
16045
FIPS code
Gem County ZIP code map
About Gem County
Gem County is located in Idaho and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,792 as of 2021,
an increase of
18.4% from 16,719 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gem County is 16045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,792 |
| 2010 population | 16,719 |
| Change | +18.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Idaho |
| FIPS code | 16045 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gem County
ZIP codes for Gem County, ID (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83617 | Emmett | Gem | View map |
| 83636 | Letha | Gem | View map |
| 83657 | Ola | Gem | View map |
| 83670 | Sweet | Gem | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,490
Population
44.3
Median age
$63,136
Median household income
$33,362
Per capita income
$299,350
Median home value
$205
Median monthly rent
76.4%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
5,599
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
474
Under 5
432
546
5–9
497
721
10–14
656
683
15–19
622
422
20–24
385
1,053
25–34
960
1,095
35–44
998
1,145
45–54
1,043
519
55–59
472
849
60–64
774
1,261
65–74
1,149
757
75–84
690
150
85+
137
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,113 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 14,377 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,144 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Two or more races
7.4%
Other race
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,028 | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,701 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,486 | 7.4% |
| Other race | 847 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
29.7%
$75k–$100k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $63,136 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
33.5%
$500k–$1M
21.7%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,350 |
| Median rent / month | $205 |
| Owner occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter occupied | 23.6% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 75.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 5.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 55.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.6% |
| Electricity | 41.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 33.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,915 | 80.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 349 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,246 | 9.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,421 | 6.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,101 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,856 | 44.3% |
| Average household size | 3.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 11.9% |
| Married | 56.5% | 68.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.8%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
31.0%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.6%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 164 | 1.2% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,812 | 48.1% |
| High school | 1,054 | 37.0% |
| College / grad school | 694 | 10.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Construction
16.1%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
10.8%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Other services
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.3% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.3% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 15.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 17.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
4.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.9% |
| Retirement income | 37.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,547 | 11.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 18.9% |
| 65 and over | 52.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 45.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,584 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 779 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 513 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 241 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 25 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,416 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 17,309 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 8,847 | 41.6% |
| Foreign born | 107 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,074 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 406 | 9.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,742 | 14.8% |
| Arab | 1,777 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 1,712 | 9.3% |
| Polish | 666 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 345 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 211 | 1.1% |
| German | 67 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.9% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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