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Boundary County, ID
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Boundary County, Idaho.
Population
13,172
Land area
1,269sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Boundary County
Boundary County at a glance
- Boundary County is 56% less dense than Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,237, 14% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $410,500 and median rent is $877 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bonners Ferry (2,669) and Moyie Springs (1,378).
Local data for Boundary County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boundary County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,237
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$410,500
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,033), Irish Americans (1,403), Mexican Americans (658).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,615
4,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,219
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $14,826 per person
PPP loans
$13.8M
244 loans, 1,908 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Boundary County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boundary County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
767
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boundary County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Boundary County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Boundary County, ID?
- Bonners Ferry is the largest city or town in Boundary County, with about 2,669 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Boundary County?
- Boundary County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83805, 83826, 83845, 83847.
- What is the population of Boundary County, ID?
- About 13,172 people live in Boundary County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Boundary County?
- Boundary County borders Bonner County, Lincoln County, MT, Pend Oreille County, WA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023