Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho
Ponderay is a city in Bonner County, Idaho, with 1,289 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,126 ft (648 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kootenai, 1.0 miles NE.
- 1,289residents (2020 Census)
- 2,126 ftelevation · 648 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 439 / sq mipopulation density
- 83852main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ponderay
Ponderay ( POND-ə-RAY) is a city in Bonner County, Idaho. As of the 2020 census, Ponderay had a population of 1,289. Ponderay's city motto is "Little City with the Big Future". Its name is an English phonetic spelling of the French words “Pend d'Oreille”, the name of a local indigenous people that live in the region. The name of the lake the city sits on, Lake Pend Oreille, is also a corruption of the Pend d'Orielles.
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Living in Ponderay
- Median household income
- $51,346
- Median home value
- $436,700
- Median rent
- $1,099/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Ponderay had 1,289 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,289 |
|---|---|
| Density | 439 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ponderay at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Bonner County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,289 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.94 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,126 ft (648 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3048° N, 116.5366° W |
| ZIP codes | 83852, 83840 |
| Official website | cityofponderay.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1664450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ponderay
- Kootenai1.0 mi NE
- Sandpoint1.9 mi SW
- Dover4.6 mi SW
- Hope11.1 mi E
- East Hope12.5 mi E
- Laclede13.7 mi SW
- Coolin18.4 mi NW
- Priest River18.9 mi SW
- Clark Fork20.0 mi SE
- Oldtown23.7 mi W
- Newport, WA25.4 mi W
- Athol25.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ponderay
What county is Ponderay in?
Ponderay is in Bonner County, Idaho.
What is the population of Ponderay, ID?
1,289 people lived in Ponderay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ponderay, ID?
The main ZIP code is 83852. Other ZIP codes: 83840.
What is the elevation of Ponderay?
2,126 feet (648 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ponderay?
Kootenai (1.0 mi), Sandpoint (1.9 mi), Dover (4.6 mi), Hope (11.1 mi), East Hope (12.5 mi).
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