Emmett, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83617
Gem County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,422
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,291
- Median income Near-median income area
- $429,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emmett pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83617 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 83617 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, home to 15,422 residents across 607.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83617 reports a modest median household income of $65,291 (11% below the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,947. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $429,100 (13% above the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $1,036; 75.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Idaho and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 83617.
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 83617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emmett, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83617.
- Construction
Construction
124 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Manufacturing 28
Manufacturing
28 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 83617, Emmett, 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
15,422
Population
607.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83617?
42.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
6.6%
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?
$65,291
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,947
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83617 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Emmett, 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)
$65,291 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
7,281housing units
7,281
Total Housing Units
7,000
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,036
Median Rent
1981
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
365
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+265%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83617 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.4% | 249 |
| 2021 | +21.9% | 304 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 361 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 363 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 365 |
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 475 business establishments in ZIP 83617, employing approximately 3,686 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,879,000.
475
Businesses
3,686
Employees
$156.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 124 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83617, 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 (15,422 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 83617 in?
ZIP code 83617 (Emmett) is located in Gem County, Idaho. Gem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gem-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83617?
ZIP code 83617 in Emmett, ID has a population of 15,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83617?
The median household income in ZIP 83617 is $65,291, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83617?
The median home value in ZIP 83617 is $429,100, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83617 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83617?
ZIP code 83617 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 3,686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83617 are: Construction (124), Retail trade (57), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83617?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83617 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 83617?
In ZIP code 83617, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 83617?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83617 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83617?
In ZIP code 83617, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83617 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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