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Boise, ID · standard

ZIP Code 83716

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

14,523
11/sq mi
$128,822
Median income
$611,300
Median home value
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 83716 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1332.4 square miles in Boise, Ada County, Idaho. The area is home to 14,523 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 83716 against Idaho and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83716 sits at $128,822 (76% above the Idaho average), while per-capita income is $62,142. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $611,300 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $2,065 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83716 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ada County, so you can benchmark 83716 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 83716

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83716.

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 83716, 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

14,523

Population

1332.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83716?

41.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$128,822

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$62,142

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 83716 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,822 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,228

Total Housing Units

8,502

Occupied Units

726

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$611,300

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$2,065

Median Rent

2003

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

+14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

369

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+269%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 83716 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +269% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.9% 232
2021 +27.1% 295
2022 +12.3% 331
2023 -2.3% 323
2024 +14.0% 369

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 474 business establishments in ZIP 83716, employing approximately 7,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,674,000.

474

Businesses

7,729

Employees

$479.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 15.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 11.0%
Construction 50 10.6%
Manufacturing 44 9.3%
Wholesale trade 42 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 40 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 32 6.8%
Retail trade 29 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.4%
Finance and insurance 14 3.0%
Educational services 8 1.7%
Information 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
83712 Boise, ID 8,148 9.0 mi

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Related Areas

Ada County Boise, ID Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 83716 in? ▼
ZIP code 83716 (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 83716? ▼
ZIP code 83716 in Boise, ID has a population of 14,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83716? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 83716 is $128,822, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83716? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 83716 is $611,300, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83716? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 83716 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83716? ▼
ZIP code 83716 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 7,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83716? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83716 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Real estate and rental and leasing (52), Construction (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83716? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83716 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 269%. 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 83716? ▼
In ZIP code 83716, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% 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 83716? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 83716 is 23.0 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 83716? ▼
In ZIP code 83716, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83716? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83716 is 5.2% 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.
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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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