PlainZIP

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
$76,000
Median income
$381,900
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 83448 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.8 square miles in Sugar City, Madison County, Idaho. The area is home to 2,451 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 83448 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83448 sits at $76,000 (4% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $29,239. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 17.2%. On housing, the median home value is $381,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,372 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83448 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 83448 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 83448

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83448.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 83448, Sugar City, ID · 2023 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

2,451

Population

76.8

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 83448?

26.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

$29,239

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83448 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,000 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,069

Total Housing Units

944

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$381,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83448 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 83448 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
83451 Teton, ID 791 3.4 mi
83460 Rexburg, ID 860 4.7 mi
83440 Rexburg, ID 34,610 6.6 mi
83445 Saint Anthony, ID 7,406 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

83440 standard
Rexburg, ID
Pop: 34,610
83460 standard
Rexburg, ID
Pop: 860

Related Areas

Madison County Sugar City, ID Idaho

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Sugar City, ID

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.