| ZIP Code | 83617 |
|---|---|
| City | Emmett |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Gem County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,806 ft |
| Latitude | 43.936819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.505193 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.9% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 287 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,793 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 2,213 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 2,043 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 674 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,721 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,566 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $364,200 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 122% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $873/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,981 |
| Vacant Units | 309 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,981 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 309 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 83617 is located in Emmett, Idaho, within Gem County. With a population of 17,333, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 83617 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,566 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83617 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $364,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $873 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 122% since 2019.
The population of 83617 is primarily White (83.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83617 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 83617 in Emmett, ID is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,333 residents, a median household income of $65,566, and a median home value of $364,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.