| ZIP Code | 83646 |
|---|---|
| City | Meridian |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Boise County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,563 ft |
| Latitude | 43.649585 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.431758 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 159 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,791 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 4,407 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 8,795 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 4,326 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,117 (44.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,040 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $488,000 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,814/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 26,829 |
| Vacant Units | 875 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 26,829 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 875 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 83646 is located in Meridian, Idaho, within Boise County. With a population of 74,522, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 83646 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,040 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83646 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $488,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,814 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 83646 is primarily White (80.89%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83646 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 83646 in Meridian, ID is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 74,522 residents, a median household income of $101,040, and a median home value of $488,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.