Preston, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83263
Franklin County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,258
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $379,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83263 (Preston, ID) rose +12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.0 in 2023 to 364.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83263 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, home to 9,258 residents across 1040.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83263 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (15% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,044. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $379,600 (0% above the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $810; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Franklin County, so 83263 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 83263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Preston, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83263.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 21
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83263, Preston, ID · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,258
Population
1040.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83263?
36.7
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,044
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83263 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Preston, ID household income vs. every Idaho ZIP code
Median household income among 250 reporting Idaho ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,500 26th percentile higher than 26% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,607housing units
3,607
Total Housing Units
3,372
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,600
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
16
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83263, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,258 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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