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Hayden, ID
City in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Population
16,338
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,551
ZIP codes
0
Hayden and its ZIP codes
Hayden at a glance
- Hayden is about 66 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $82,958, 7% above the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $494,500 (18% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,733 a month.
Local data for Hayden, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hayden, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,958
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$494,500
Median rent
$1,733/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,378), Irish Americans (2,800), Norwegian Americans (844).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kootenai County. PPP loans are for Hayden.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,140
71,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.36B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Hayden, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hayden, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,664
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
209
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hayden, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Hayden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden LakeCity | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Dalton GardensCity | 2.8 mi | 2.4 |
| RathdrumCity | 4.1 mi | 7 |
| Coeur d'AleneCity | 4.9 mi | 16.9 |
| HuetterCity | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Fernan Lake VillageCity | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Post FallsCity | 7.9 mi | 19.1 |
| HauserCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| State LineCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| AtholCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8 |
| Liberty Lake, WACity | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| Rockford BayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Spokane Valley, WACity | 21 mi | 37.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hayden, ID in?
- Hayden is in Kootenai County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Hayden, ID?
- About 16,338 people live in Hayden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hayden?
- Nearby places include Hayden Lake (1.8 mi), Dalton Gardens (2.8 mi), Rathdrum (4.1 mi), Coeur d'Alene (4.9 mi), Huetter (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023