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Boise, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83712

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

8,148
137/sq mi
$105,574
Median income
$859,000
Median home value
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83712 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.4 square miles in Boise, Ada County, Idaho. The area is home to 8,148 residents, producing a population density of 137 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 83712 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83712 sits at $105,574 (44% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $85,860. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $859,000 (127% above the state average) with median rent at $1,453 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83712 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ada County, so you can benchmark 83712 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 83712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83712.

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 83712, Boise, 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

8,148

Population

59.4

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83712?

46.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$105,574

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$85,860

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83712 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,574 Top 16% higher than 84% 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

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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,573

Total Housing Units

4,432

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$859,000

Median Home Value

+127% vs state

$1,453

Median Rent

1978

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

420

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+320%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83712 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +320% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 291
2021 +19.8% 348
2022 +17.7% 410
2023 -5.2% 388
2024 +8.1% 420

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 252 business establishments in ZIP 83712, employing approximately 6,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $492,620,000.

252

Businesses

6,619

Employees

$492.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 67 26.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 25.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 16.7%
Construction 19 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 4.8%
Finance and insurance 10 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.0%
Wholesale trade 7 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Retail trade 4 1.6%

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 83712 vs 83706 →

ZIP 83712 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 83712 ranks #6 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 83712 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 83712 ranks #2 of 6 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
83706 Boise, ID 29,732 4.3 mi
83702 Boise, ID 22,293 5.1 mi
83705 Boise, ID 26,631 6.3 mi
83703 Boise, ID 16,565 7.2 mi
83716 Boise, ID 14,523 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ada County

83709 standard
Boise, ID
Pop: 50,034
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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 Boise, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83712 in? ▼
ZIP code 83712 (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 83712? ▼
ZIP code 83712 in Boise, ID has a population of 8,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83712 is $105,574, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83712 is $859,000, which is 209% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83712 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83712? ▼
ZIP code 83712 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 6,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83712 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Real estate and rental and leasing (42). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83712 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 320%. 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 83712? ▼
In ZIP code 83712, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.6% 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 83712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83712 is 16.7 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 83712? ▼
In ZIP code 83712, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83712 is 6.7% 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 Boise, ID

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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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