Meridian, ID · standard
ZIP Code 83646
Ada County, Idaho - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 47,098
- 660/sq mi High-density area
- $102,861
- Median income Above-median income area
- $542,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.3%
- 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 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 660
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83646 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 83646 (Meridian, ID) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 337.7 in 2023 to 349.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83646 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, with 47,098 residents across 71.4 square miles, a density of 660 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 83646 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,861 (41% above the average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,348. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $542,500 (43% above the average Idaho ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,892.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ada County, so 83646 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 83646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridian, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83646.
- Construction
Construction
212 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
205 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
196 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
146 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 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 83646, 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
47,098
Population
71.4
Area (sq mi)
660
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83646?
37.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.5%
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?
$102,861
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$50,348
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 83646 ranks nationally
Meridian, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$102,861 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
27,957housing units
27,957
Total Housing Units
26,956
Occupied Units
1,001
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,500
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,892
Median Rent
2006
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
350
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+250%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83646 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.9% | 237 |
| 2021 | +27.6% | 302 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 351 |
| 2023 | -3.9% | 338 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 350 |
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 1,521 business establishments in ZIP 83646, employing approximately 12,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $542,399,000.
1,521
Businesses
12,486
Employees
$542.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 212 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 205 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 196 | 12.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 146 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 140 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 112 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 109 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 2.8% |
| Information | 25 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 83646 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
- 83616
Eagle (83616)
22,780 residents
- 83669 7,365
Star (83669)
7,365 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83646 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 83616
Eagle (83616)
$125,203 median income
- 83646
Meridian (83646)
$102,861 median income
- 83669
Star (83669)
$100,091 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 83646 ranks #2 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 83646, 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 (47,098 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 83646 in?
ZIP code 83646 (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 83646?
ZIP code 83646 in Meridian, ID has a population of 47,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83646?
The median household income in ZIP 83646 is $102,861, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83646?
The median home value in ZIP 83646 is $542,500, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83646 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83646?
ZIP code 83646 has 1,521 business establishments employing approximately 12,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83646 are: Construction (212), Professional, scientific, and technical services (205), Health care and social assistance (196). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83646?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83646 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 83646?
In ZIP code 83646, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 83646?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83646 is 23.0 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 83646?
In ZIP code 83646, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83646 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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