Idaho City

City in Boise County, Idaho

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Idaho City is a city in Boise County, Idaho, with 466 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,907 ft (1,191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Placerville, 9.8 miles NW.

About Idaho City

Idaho City is an historic mining town in the western United States and the county seat of Boise County, Idaho. Located about 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Boise, its population was 466 at the 2020 census.

Part of the Boise metropolitan area, Idaho City is adjacent to State Highway 21 (Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway), its elevation is 3,988 feet (1,216 m) above sea level.

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Median household income
$44,722
Median rent
$780/mo
Median age
38.5
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Idaho City, ID population

Idaho City had 466 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census466
Density700 per sq mi (270 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Idaho City at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyBoise County
TypeCity
Population466 (2020)
Land area0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Coordinates43.8278° N, 115.8305° W
ZIP code83631
Census code (GEOID)1639610

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Idaho City

What county is Idaho City in?

Idaho City is in Boise County, Idaho.

What is the population of Idaho City, ID?

466 people lived in Idaho City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Idaho City, ID?

The ZIP code of Idaho City is 83631.

What is the elevation of Idaho City?

3,907 feet (1,191 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Idaho City?

Placerville (9.8 mi), Robie Creek (14.7 mi), Garden Valley (19.0 mi), Horseshoe Bend (19.4 mi), Lowman (19.9 mi).

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