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ZIP Code 83661

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

9,881
16/sq mi: $59,351
Median income: $302,300
Median home value: 11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Payette pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs: 16
people per sq mi: 65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83661 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 606.2 square miles in Payette, Payette County, Idaho. The area is home to 9,881 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 83661 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83661 sits at $59,351 (19% below the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $29,166. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $302,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $845 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83661 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Payette County, so you can benchmark 83661 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 83661

Construction

38
Retail trade

22
Accommodation and food services

19
Other services (except public administration)

19
Real estate and rental and leasing

18

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83661, Payette, ID · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

9,881

Population

606.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83661?

38.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%

African American 0.1%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%

Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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?

$59,351

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$29,166

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83661 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,351 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,079

Total Housing Units

3,917

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%

Renter 34.9%

$302,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1973

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

355

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+255%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83661 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+10.8%	217
2021	+25.0%	271
2022	+25.2%	340
2023	-2.5%	331
2024	+7.2%	355

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 212 business establishments in ZIP 83661, employing approximately 1,740 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,863,000.

212

Businesses

1,740

Employees

$81.9M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	38	17.9%
Retail trade	22	10.4%
Accommodation and food services	19	9.0%
Other services (except public administration)	19	9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	18	8.5%
Health care and social assistance	16	7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	15	7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	14	6.6%
Finance and insurance	13	6.1%
Manufacturing	12	5.7%
Transportation and warehousing	9	4.3%
Utilities	6	2.8%
Wholesale trade	4	1.9%

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 83661 vs 83655 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
83655	New Plymouth, ID	4,397	9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83661 in? ▼

ZIP code 83661 (Payette) is located in Payette County, Idaho. Payette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/payette-id.

What is the population of ZIP code 83661? ▼

ZIP code 83661 in Payette, ID has a population of 9,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 83661? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 83661 is $59,351, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 83661? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 83661 is $302,300, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83661? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 83661 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 83661? ▼

ZIP code 83661 has 212 business establishments employing approximately 1,740 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 83661? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83661 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 83661? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83661 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 83661? ▼

In ZIP code 83661, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 83661? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83661 is 24.3 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 83661? ▼

In ZIP code 83661, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83661? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 83661 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.