Melba, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83641
Canyon County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,438
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $84,730
- Median income Above-median income area
- $425,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melba pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83641 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 83641 (Melba, ID) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 338.4 in 2023 to 345.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83641 covers 419.3 square miles in Melba, Canyon County, Idaho (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,438 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83641 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,730 (16% above the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,416. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $425,700 (12% above the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $1,107; 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Canyon County, so 83641 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 83641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melba, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83641.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
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 83641, Melba, 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
3,438
Population
419.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83641?
42.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
7.1%
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?
$84,730
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,416
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83641 ranks among Idaho ZIPs
Melba, 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)
$84,730 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,523housing units
1,523
Total Housing Units
1,395
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$425,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,107
Median Rent
1996
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83641 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 216 |
| 2021 | +30.1% | 281 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 352 |
| 2023 | -3.8% | 338 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 346 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 83641, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,529,000.
77
Businesses
261
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 26.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 83641 vs 83686 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83686 | Nampa, ID | 46,224 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83641, 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 (3,438 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 83641 in?
ZIP code 83641 (Melba) is located in Canyon County, Idaho. Canyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/canyon-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83641?
ZIP code 83641 in Melba, ID has a population of 3,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83641?
The median household income in ZIP 83641 is $84,730, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83641?
The median home value in ZIP 83641 is $425,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83641 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83641?
ZIP code 83641 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83641 are: Construction (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Retail trade (6). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83641?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83641 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 83641?
In ZIP code 83641, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 83641?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83641 is 35.0 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 83641?
In ZIP code 83641, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83641 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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