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Wallace, ID
City in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Population
1,027
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,131
ZIP codes
0
Wallace and its ZIP codes
Wallace at a glance
- Wallace is about 48 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,492 a year, 34% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,700 (44% below Idaho) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Wallace, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wallace, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,492
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (221), Irish Americans (96), Scottish Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shoshone County. PPP loans are for Wallace.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,044
4,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $8,388 per person
How people get to work
Wallace, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wallace, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
119
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wallace, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Wallace
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SilvertonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| OsburnCity | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| MullanCity | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WardnerCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| KelloggCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| SmeltervilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PinehurstCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Saltese, MTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Haugan, MTCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Belknap, MTCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.8 |
| Thompson Falls, MTCity | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| De Borgia, MTCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
| Trout Creek, MTCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wallace, ID in?
- Wallace is in Shoshone County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Wallace, ID?
- About 1,027 people live in Wallace, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wallace?
- Nearby places include Silverton (2.3 mi), Osburn (4 mi), Mullan (5.9 mi), Wardner (10 mi), Kellogg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023