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Gooding County, ID
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Gooding County, Idaho.
Population
15,931
Land area
729sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Gooding County
Gooding County at a glance
- The median household income is $63,559, 18% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,900 (40% below Idaho) and median rent is $880 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gooding (3,778), Wendell (2,981) and Hagerman (1,276).
Local data for Gooding County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gooding County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,559
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$250,900
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,336), German Americans (2,122), Irish Americans (1,084).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,022
6,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,962
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91M
FY 2026, $5,835 per person
PPP loans
$30.8M
415 loans, 4,125 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gooding County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gooding County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
114
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
9.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gooding County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gooding County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gooding County, ID?
- Gooding is the largest city or town in Gooding County, with about 3,778 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gooding County?
- Gooding County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83314, 83330, 83332, 83355.
- What is the population of Gooding County, ID?
- About 15,931 people live in Gooding County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gooding County?
- Gooding County borders Twin Falls County, Elmore County, Jerome County, Lincoln County, Camas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023