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 High-density area
- $73,390
- Median income Near-median income area
- $388,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83704 (Boise, ID) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 357.5 in 2023 to 381.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Idaho ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,167. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $388,000 (2% above the average Idaho ZIP) and median rent is $1,490; 63.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ada County, so 83704 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 83704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boise, ID
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83704.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
286 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
258 establishments
- Construction
Construction
162 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 110
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 83704?
38.6
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
7.7%
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?
$73,390
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,230housing units
18,230
Total Housing Units
17,495
Occupied Units
735
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,000
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 83709
Boise (83709)
50,034 residents
- 83646
Meridian (83646)
47,098 residents
- 83704
Boise (83704)
39,628 residents
- 83642
Meridian (83642)
37,008 residents
- 83706
Boise (83706)
29,732 residents
- 83713
Boise (83713)
28,103 residents
- 83705
Boise (83705)
26,631 residents
- 83616
Eagle (83616)
22,780 residents
- 83702
Boise (83702)
22,293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 83704 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 83704 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
- 83642
Meridian (83642)
$96,909 median income
- 83709
Boise (83709)
$92,786 median income
- 83713
Boise (83713)
$91,295 median income
- 83714
Garden City (83714)
$87,651 median income
- 83702
Boise (83702)
$85,733 median income
- 83706
Boise (83706)
$82,893 median income
- 83703
Boise (83703)
$76,910 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83704, 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 (39,628 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 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.
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