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Council, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83612

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

1,925
1/sq mi
$54,810
Median income
$309,600
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Council pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1750.0 square miles in Council, Adams County, Idaho. The area is home to 1,925 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 83612 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83612 sits at $54,810 (25% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $29,127. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $309,600 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 83612 sits relative to Idaho and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 83612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83612.

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 83612, Council, 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

1,925

Population

1750.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83612?

62.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$54,810

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$29,127

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83612 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,810 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,124

Total Housing Units

833

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$309,600

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1975

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

+19.6%

YoY Change (2024)

409

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+309%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83612 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +309% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.5% 183
2020 +14.7% 210
2021 +22.8% 257
2022 +19.6% 308
2024 — 409

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 53 business establishments in ZIP 83612, employing approximately 280 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,223,000.

53

Businesses

280

Employees

$11.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 26.4%
Retail trade 9 17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.5%

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

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

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Pop: 1,672
83632 standard
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Pop: 214
83643 standard
Mesa, ID
Pop: 129

Related Areas

Adams County Council, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83612 in? ▼
ZIP code 83612 (Council) is located in Adams County, Idaho. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83612? ▼
ZIP code 83612 in Council, ID has a population of 1,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83612 is $54,810, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83612 is $309,600, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83612 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83612? ▼
ZIP code 83612 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83612 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83612 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 309%. 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 83612? ▼
In ZIP code 83612, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 83612? ▼
In ZIP code 83612, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83612 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Council, ID

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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.
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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.

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