Sun Valley
City in Blaine County, Idaho
Sun Valley is a city in Blaine County, Idaho, with 1,783 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,945 ft (1,812 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ketchum, 2.0 miles W.
- 1,783residents (2020 Census)
- 5,945 ftelevation · 1,812 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 187 / sq mipopulation density
- 83353main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a resort town and alpine ski resort in the western United States, in Blaine County, Idaho, adjacent to the city of Ketchum in the Wood River valley. The population was 1,783 at the 2020 census. The elevation of Sun Valley (at the Lodge) is 5,920 feet (1,805 m) above sea level.
Among skiers, the term "Sun Valley" refers to the alpine ski area, which consists of Bald Mountain, the main ski mountain adjacent to Ketchum. Dollar Mountain, which is adjacent to Sun Valley, is suited for novice and lower intermediate skiers. Bald Mountain, or "Baldy", best suited for intermediate to advanced and expert skiers, has a summit of 9,150 feet (2,790 m) and a vertical drop of 3,400 feet (1,035 m). The treeless "Dollar" at 6,638 feet (2,023 m) has a moderate vertical drop of 628 feet (191 m).
The term "Sun Valley" is used more generally to speak of the region surrounding the city, including the neighboring city of Ketchum and the Wood River Valley area winding south to Hailey and Bellevue. The region has been a seasonal home to the rich and famous since first being brought to public attention by Ernest Hemingway in the late 1930s.
Scheduled passenger airline service is available at Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, approximately fifteen miles (25 km) south. Visitors are relatively close to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, accessed over Galena Summit on State Highway 75, the Sawtooth Scenic Byway.
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Living in Sun Valley
- Median household income
- $125,987
- Median home value
- $962,500
- Median age
- 56.5
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Sun Valley had 1,783 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,783 |
|---|---|
| Density | 187 per sq mi (72 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sun Valley at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Blaine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,783 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.56 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,945 ft (1,812 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6839° N, 114.3342° W |
| ZIP codes | 83353, 83354 |
| Official website | sunvalley.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1678850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sun Valley
- Ketchum2.0 mi W
- Hailey12.0 mi S
- Bellevue15.4 mi S
- Gannett24.4 mi S
- Carey32.4 mi SE
- Fairfield32.9 mi SW
- Lost River34.9 mi E
- Mackay39.3 mi NE
- Clayton39.8 mi N
- Richfield44.6 mi S
- Stanley47.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley
What county is Sun Valley in?
Sun Valley is in Blaine County, Idaho.
What is the population of Sun Valley, ID?
1,783 people lived in Sun Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sun Valley, ID?
The main ZIP code is 83353. Other ZIP codes: 83354.
What is the elevation of Sun Valley?
5,945 feet (1,812 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sun Valley?
Ketchum (2.0 mi), Hailey (12.0 mi), Bellevue (15.4 mi), Gannett (24.4 mi), Carey (32.4 mi).
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