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Melba, ID
City in Canyon County, Idaho.
Population
617
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,349
ZIP codes
0
Melba and its ZIP codes
Melba at a glance
- Melba is about 58 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,750, 41% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,200 (28% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,067 a month.
Local data for Melba, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melba, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,750
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$301,200
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Homeownership
87.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
29.4
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (148), German Americans (83), Scottish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Canyon County. PPP loans are for Melba.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,271
90,221 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,169
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.39B
FY 2026, $6,021 per person
How people get to work
Melba, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melba, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
176
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
350
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 26°F
7.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melba, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Melba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurphyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| KunaCity | 13 mi | 26 |
| NampaCity | 15 mi | 35.9 |
| MeridianCity | 17 mi | 37.1 |
| MarsingCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| CaldwellCity | 19 mi | 25.1 |
| Boise CityCity | 21 mi | 85.2 |
| Garden CityCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| StarCity | 23 mi | 11.5 |
| MiddletonCity | 23 mi | 6.6 |
| EagleCity | 25 mi | 45.2 |
| GreenleafCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| HomedaleCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Hidden SpringsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| NotusCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| WilderCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melba, ID in?
- Melba is in Canyon County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Melba, ID?
- About 617 people live in Melba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melba?
- Nearby places include Murphy (11 mi), Kuna (13 mi), Nampa (15 mi), Meridian (17 mi), Marsing (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023