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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
$84,730
Median income
$425,700
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 83641 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 419.3 square miles in Melba, Canyon County, Idaho. The area is home to 3,438 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 83641 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83641 sits at $84,730 (16% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $34,416. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $425,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83641 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Canyon County, so you can benchmark 83641 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 83641

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83641.

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 83641, Melba, 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

3,438

Population

419.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83641?

42.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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

$34,416

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83641 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,730 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,523

Total Housing Units

1,395

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$425,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

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83686 standard
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Pop: 46,224
83605 standard
Caldwell, ID
Pop: 39,649
83687 standard
Nampa, ID
Pop: 29,697
83651 standard
Nampa, ID
Pop: 28,611
83607 standard
Caldwell, ID
Pop: 21,732
83644 standard
Middleton, ID
Pop: 9,976

Related Areas

Canyon County Melba, ID Idaho

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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Official Data Resources for Melba, 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.

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