Sugar City, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83448
Madison County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,451
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $381,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sugar City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83448 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 83448 (Sugar City, ID) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.9 in 2023 to 324.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83448 covers 76.8 square miles in Sugar City, Madison County, Idaho (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,451 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83448 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,000 (4% above the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,239. Unemployment is 17.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $381,900 (1% above the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $1,372; 66.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Madison County, so 83448 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 83448
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sugar City, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83448.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 83448, Sugar City, 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
2,451
Population
76.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83448?
26.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.5%
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?
$76,000
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$29,239
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83448 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Sugar City, 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)
$76,000 Top 37% higher than 63% of 250 Idaho ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Idaho 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,069housing units
1,069
Total Housing Units
944
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
3.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,372
Median Rent
1994
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83448 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.5% | 209 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 250 |
| 2022 | +32.0% | 330 |
| 2023 | -8.3% | 303 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 325 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 83448, employing approximately 688 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,237,000.
68
Businesses
688
Employees
$27.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 20.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.4% |
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 83448 vs 83451 →
ZIP 83448 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83440
Rexburg (83440)
34,610 residents
- 83445 7,406
Saint Anthony (83445)
7,406 residents
- 83448 2,451
Sugar City (83448)
2,451 residents
- 83460 860
Rexburg (83460)
860 residents
- 83451 791
Teton (83451)
791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83448 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83448 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83448
Sugar City (83448)
$76,000 median income
- 83445
Saint Anthony (83445)
$68,012 median income
- 83451
Teton (83451)
$67,946 median income
- 83440
Rexburg (83440)
$58,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 83448 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83448, 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 (2,451 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 83448 in?
ZIP code 83448 (Sugar City) is located in Madison County, Idaho. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83448?
ZIP code 83448 in Sugar City, ID has a population of 2,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83448?
The median household income in ZIP 83448 is $76,000, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83448?
The median home value in ZIP 83448 is $381,900, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83448?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83448 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83448?
ZIP code 83448 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83448?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83448 are: Construction (14), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83448?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83448 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 83448?
In ZIP code 83448, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83448?
In ZIP code 83448, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83448?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83448 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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