Preston, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83263

Franklin County, Idaho — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

9,258
9/sq mi: $62,500
Median income: $379,600
Median home value: 23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Preston pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs: 9
people per sq mi: 76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83263 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1040.2 square miles in Preston, Franklin County, Idaho. The area is home to 9,258 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Boise time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 83263 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83263 sits at $62,500 (15% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $32,044. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $379,600 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 83263 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 83263

Construction

55
Retail trade

36
Health care and social assistance

29
Professional, scientific, and technical services

25
Accommodation and food services

21

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83263, Preston, ID · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,258

Population

1040.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83263?

36.7

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%

African American 0.2%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,500

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$32,044

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83263 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,500 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,607

Total Housing Units

3,372

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

$379,600

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$810

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83263 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+7.0%	206
2021	+21.2%	250
2022	+27.8%	319
2023	+1.5%	324
2024	+12.4%	364

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 298 business establishments in ZIP 83263, employing approximately 2,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,257,000.

298

Businesses

2,455

Employees

$116.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	55	18.5%
Retail trade	36	12.1%
Health care and social assistance	29	9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	25	8.4%
Accommodation and food services	21	7.0%
Finance and insurance	20	6.7%
Other services (except public administration)	19	6.4%
Wholesale trade	15	5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	15	5.0%
Transportation and warehousing	14	4.7%
Manufacturing	13	4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	13	4.4%
Information	6	2.0%
Utilities	5	1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	3	1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 83263 vs 83237 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
83237	Franklin, ID	1,146	9.8 mi

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Franklin County Preston, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83263 in? ▼

ZIP code 83263 (Preston) is located in Franklin County, Idaho. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-id.

What is the population of ZIP code 83263? ▼

ZIP code 83263 in Preston, ID has a population of 9,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83263? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83263 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83263? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83263 is $379,600, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83263? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83263 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83263? ▼

ZIP code 83263 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 2,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83263? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83263 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (36), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83263? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83263 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 83263? ▼

In ZIP code 83263, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 83263? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83263 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83263? ▼

In ZIP code 83263, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83263? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83263 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.