Shoshone
City in Lincoln County, Idaho

Shoshone is a city in Lincoln County, Idaho, with 1,653 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,963 ft (1,208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dietrich, 7.0 miles E.
- 1,653residents (2020 Census)
- 3,963 ftelevation · 1,208 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 1,409 / sq mipopulation density
- 83352ZIP code
About Shoshone
Shoshone ( shoh-SHOHN) is the county seat of and the largest city in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,653 at the 2020 census. In contrast to the Shoshone Native American tribe for which it is named, the city's name is correctly pronounced "Show-shown", with a silent "e".
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Living in Shoshone
- Median household income
- $69,392
- Median home value
- $229,800
- Median rent
- $1,031/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Shoshone had 1,653 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,653 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,409 per sq mi (544 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shoshone at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,653 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9368° N, 114.4017° W |
| ZIP code | 83352 |
| Official website | shoshonecity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1673900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shoshone
- Dietrich7.0 mi E
- Richfield14.7 mi NE
- Gooding15.8 mi W
- Jerome16.2 mi S
- Wendell18.9 mi SW
- Eden24.9 mi SE
- Twin Falls25.9 mi S
- Hagerman26.5 mi W
- Hazelton27.2 mi SE
- Bliss27.6 mi W
- Filer27.7 mi S
- Kimberly27.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Shoshone
What county is Shoshone in?
Shoshone is in Lincoln County, Idaho.
What is the population of Shoshone, ID?
1,653 people lived in Shoshone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shoshone, ID?
The ZIP code of Shoshone is 83352.
What is the elevation of Shoshone?
3,963 feet (1,208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shoshone?
Dietrich (7.0 mi), Richfield (14.7 mi), Gooding (15.8 mi), Jerome (16.2 mi), Wendell (18.9 mi).
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