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Meridian, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83642

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

37,008
348/sq mi
$96,909
Median income
$533,600
Median home value
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meridian pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
348
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.3 square miles in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. The area is home to 37,008 residents, producing a population density of 348 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 83642 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83642 sits at $96,909 (33% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $51,212. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $533,600 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,742 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ada County, so you can benchmark 83642 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 83642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83642.

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 83642, Meridian, 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

37,008

Population

106.3

Area (sq mi)

348

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83642?

37.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$96,909

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$51,212

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83642 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,909 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%

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

What does housing look like?

24,591

Total Housing Units

23,827

Occupied Units

764

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$533,600

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,742

Median Rent

2005

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83642 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 240
2021 +23.6% 296
2022 +29.4% 383
2023 -9.1% 348
2024 +1.2% 352

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 2,696 business establishments in ZIP 83642, employing approximately 48,250 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,910,828,000.

2,696

Businesses

48,250

Employees

$2.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 404 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 373 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 293 10.9%
Retail trade 262 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 220 8.2%
Finance and insurance 210 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 204 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 179 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 165 6.1%
Wholesale trade 126 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 72 2.7%
Manufacturing 63 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 45 1.7%
Information 30 1.1%
Educational services 30 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.5%

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 83642 vs 83646 →

ZIP 83642 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 83642 ranks #4 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 83642 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 83642 ranks #4 of 8 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
83646 Meridian, ID 47,098 5.5 mi
83713 Boise, ID 28,103 5.6 mi
83709 Boise, ID 50,034 5.8 mi
83687 Nampa, ID 29,697 6.9 mi
83704 Boise, ID 39,628 6.8 mi
83634 Kuna, ID 24,494 9.2 mi
83669 Star, ID 7,365 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ada County

83709 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 50,034
83646 standard
Meridian, ID
Pop: 47,098
83704 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 39,628
83706 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 29,732
83713 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 28,103
83705 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 26,631

Related Areas

Ada County Meridian, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83642 in? ▼
ZIP code 83642 (Meridian) is located in Ada County, Idaho. Ada County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ada-id.
What is the population of ZIP code 83642? ▼
ZIP code 83642 in Meridian, ID has a population of 37,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83642? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83642 is $96,909, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83642? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83642 is $533,600, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83642? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83642 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83642? ▼
ZIP code 83642 has 2,696 business establishments employing approximately 48,250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83642? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83642 are: Construction (404), Health care and social assistance (373), Professional, scientific, and technical services (293). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83642? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83642 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 83642? ▼
In ZIP code 83642, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 83642? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83642 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83642? ▼
In ZIP code 83642, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83642? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83642 is 6.4% 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 Meridian, 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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