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Gem County

Population: 19,123 · 4 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
19,123
People
Median age
44.2
Housing
Total households
7,643
Income
Median household income
$64,605
Housing
Total housing units
7,954
Employment
Employment rate
53.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.9%
County details
Local time 00:07:25(MT)
NameGem
Total ZIP codes4total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard
Area code208, 986
TimezoneMountain Time (MT)
Coordinates44.0614727, -116.3987839
Land area559.8 sq miles(1,449.8 km²)

Map of Gem county, Idaho with ZIP codes

Map of Gem County, Idaho and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Gem County

Compare the largest cities in Gem County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Emmett7,647$58,7501ZIPs
Sweet5211ZIPs
Ola1941ZIPs
Letha161$85,7611ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Gem County

Review the most populated postal areas across Gem County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
83617Emmett$65,29117,502
83670Sweet$91,685521
83636Letha$85,761211
83657Ola$51,183194

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS