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Shelley, ID
City in Bingham County, Idaho.
Population
5,092
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,228
ZIP codes
0
Shelley and its ZIP codes
Shelley at a glance
- Shelley is about 95 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $77,563, close to the Idaho median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,200 (29% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,265 a month.
Local data for Shelley, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shelley, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,563
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,265/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (689), German Americans (437), Scottish Americans (227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bingham County. PPP loans are for Shelley.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,665
16,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,928
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$341M
FY 2026, $7,107 per person
How people get to work
Shelley, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shelley, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelley, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Shelley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BasaltCity | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| FirthCity | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Idaho FallsCity | 8.9 mi | 27.2 |
| AmmonCity | 10 mi | 8.2 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| IonaCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| UconCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| BlackfootCity | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| MorelandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| LewisvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| RigbyCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| RobertsCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| MenanCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| RirieCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelley, ID in?
- Shelley is in Bingham County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Shelley, ID?
- About 5,092 people live in Shelley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelley?
- Nearby places include Basalt (5.2 mi), Firth (6.1 mi), Idaho Falls (8.9 mi), Ammon (10 mi), Lincoln (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023