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Boise, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83704

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

39,628
1,748/sq mi
$73,390
Median income
$388,000
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boise pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,748
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, with 39,628 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 1,748 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 83704 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,390 (0% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $38,167. Poverty here runs at 9.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $388,000 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,490 monthly, and 63.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 83704 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ada County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 83704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boise, ID

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83704.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83704, Boise, 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

39,628

Population

22.7

Area (sq mi)

1,748

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83704?

38.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

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?

$73,390

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$38,167

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83704 ranks nationally

Boise, ID household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,390 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,230

Total Housing Units

17,495

Occupied Units

735

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$388,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,490

Median Rent

1982

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

381

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+281%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83704 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 261
2021 +26.1% 329
2022 +14.1% 375
2023 -4.8% 357
2024 +6.7% 381

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 1,475 business establishments in ZIP 83704, employing approximately 25,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,373,334,000.

1,475

Businesses

25,704

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 286 19.4%
Retail trade 258 17.5%
Construction 162 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 115 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 102 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 101 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 82 5.6%
Finance and insurance 67 4.5%
Wholesale trade 52 3.5%
Manufacturing 35 2.4%
Information 29 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 28 1.9%
Educational services 21 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 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 83704 vs 83713 →

ZIP 83704 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 83704 ranks #3 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 83704 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 83704 ranks #null of 9 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
83713 Boise, ID 28,103 2.5 mi
83709 Boise, ID 50,034 5.4 mi
83703 Boise, ID 16,565 3.4 mi
83714 Garden City, ID 20,290 7.2 mi
83705 Boise, ID 26,631 5.3 mi
83706 Boise, ID 29,732 5.3 mi
83646 Meridian, ID 47,098 7.3 mi
83702 Boise, ID 22,293 6.8 mi
83642 Meridian, ID 37,008 6.8 mi
83616 Eagle, ID 22,780 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ada County

83709 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 50,034
83646 standard
Meridian, ID
Pop: 47,098
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 Boise, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83704 in? ▼
ZIP code 83704 (Boise) 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 83704? ▼
ZIP code 83704 in Boise, ID has a population of 39,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83704 is $73,390, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83704 is $388,000, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83704 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83704? ▼
ZIP code 83704 has 1,475 business establishments employing approximately 25,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83704 are: Health care and social assistance (286), Retail trade (258), Construction (162). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83704? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83704 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 83704? ▼
In ZIP code 83704, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 83704? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83704 is 18.5 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 83704? ▼
In ZIP code 83704, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83704 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.