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 High-density area
- $96,909
- Median income Above-median income area
- $533,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83642 (Meridian, ID) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 348.3 in 2023 to 352.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83642 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, with 37,008 residents across 106.3 square miles, a density of 348 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83642 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,909 (33% above the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,212. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $533,600 (41% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 69.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,742.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ada County, so 83642 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 83642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridian, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83642.
- Construction
Construction
404 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
373 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
293 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
262 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
220 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 83642, Meridian, 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
37,008
Population
106.3
Area (sq mi)
348
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83642?
37.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$96,909
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$51,212
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83642 ranks nationally
Meridian, ID 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
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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
24,591housing units
24,591
Total Housing Units
23,827
Occupied Units
764
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$533,600
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 83709
Boise (83709)
50,034 residents
- 83646
Meridian (83646)
47,098 residents
- 83704
Boise (83704)
39,628 residents
- 83642
Meridian (83642)
37,008 residents
- 83687
Nampa (83687)
29,697 residents
- 83713
Boise (83713)
28,103 residents
- 83634
Kuna (83634)
24,494 residents
- 83669 7,365
Star (83669)
7,365 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83642 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83642 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83646
Meridian (83646)
$102,861 median income
- 83669
Star (83669)
$100,091 median income
- 83634
Kuna (83634)
$97,171 median income
- 83642
Meridian (83642)
$96,909 median income
- 83709
Boise (83709)
$92,786 median income
- 83713
Boise (83713)
$91,295 median income
- 83687
Nampa (83687)
$76,682 median income
- 83704
Boise (83704)
$73,390 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83642, 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 (37,008 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 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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