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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
$102,861
Median income
$542,500
Median home value
44.3%
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 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.

ZIP code 83646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.4 square miles in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. The area is home to 47,098 residents, producing a population density of 660 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 83646 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83646 sits at $102,861 (41% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $50,348. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $542,500 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,892 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ada County, so you can benchmark 83646 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 83646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83646.

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 83646, 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

47,098

Population

71.4

Area (sq mi)

660

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83646?

37.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

$50,348

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83646 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

27,957

Total Housing Units

26,956

Occupied Units

1,001

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$542,500

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 83646 vs 83642 →

ZIP 83646 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 83646 ranks #2 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 83646 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 83646 ranks #2 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
83642 Meridian, ID 37,008 5.5 mi
83713 Boise, ID 28,103 4.9 mi
83669 Star, ID 7,365 5.8 mi
83687 Nampa, ID 29,697 5.7 mi
83616 Eagle, ID 22,780 8.8 mi
83704 Boise, ID 39,628 7.3 mi
83709 Boise, ID 50,034 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ada County

83709 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 50,034
83704 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 39,628
83642 standard
Meridian, ID
Pop: 37,008
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 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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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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