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ZIP Code 83669

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

7,365
144/sq mi
$100,091
Median income
$586,400
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Star pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83669 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83669 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.3 square miles in Star, Ada County, Idaho. The area is home to 7,365 residents, producing a population density of 144 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 83669 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83669 sits at $100,091 (37% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $41,274. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $586,400 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,910 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83669 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ada County, so you can benchmark 83669 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 83669

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83669.

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 83669, Star, 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

7,365

Population

51.3

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83669?

40.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$100,091

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$41,274

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83669 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,091 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,159

Total Housing Units

5,879

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$586,400

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,910

Median Rent

2010

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

+41.4%

YoY Change (2024)

445

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+345%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83669 have increased 41.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +345% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 237
2021 +20.6% 285
2022 +26.0% 360
2023 -12.5% 315
2024 +41.4% 445

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 83669, employing approximately 1,790 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,302,000.

348

Businesses

1,790

Employees

$70.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 80 23.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 14.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 30 8.6%
Retail trade 26 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 23 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 15 4.3%
Finance and insurance 13 3.7%
Wholesale trade 11 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Information 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 83669 vs 83644 →

ZIP 83669 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 83669 ranks #7 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 83669 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 83669 ranks #3 of 7 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
83644 Middleton, ID 9,976 4.8 mi
83646 Meridian, ID 47,098 5.8 mi
83687 Nampa, ID 29,697 7.6 mi
83616 Eagle, ID 22,780 6.5 mi
83642 Meridian, ID 37,008 11.1 mi
83651 Nampa, ID 28,611 10.9 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
83642 standard
Meridian, ID
Pop: 37,008
83706 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 29,732
83713 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 28,103

Related Areas

Ada County Star, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83669 in? ▼
ZIP code 83669 (Star) 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 83669? ▼
ZIP code 83669 in Star, ID has a population of 7,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83669? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83669 is $100,091, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83669? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83669 is $586,400, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83669? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83669 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83669? ▼
ZIP code 83669 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 1,790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83669? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83669 are: Construction (80), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49), Real estate and rental and leasing (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83669? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83669 increased by 41.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 345%. 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 83669? ▼
In ZIP code 83669, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 83669? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83669 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 83669? ▼
In ZIP code 83669, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83669? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83669 is 5.9% 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 Star, 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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