| ZIP Code | 83706 |
|---|---|
| City | Boise |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Ada County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,712 ft |
| Latitude | 43.591442 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.194224 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 62.8% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 201 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,982 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 1,455 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 2,943 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,209 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,567 (56.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,101 ≈ Avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $488,900 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,378/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,992 |
| Vacant Units | 1,151 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,992 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,151 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 83706 is located in Boise, Idaho, within Ada County. With a population of 36,183, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.8 years. Economically, 83706 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,101 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83706 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $488,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,378 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.4%) and renters (51.6%). Median home values have increased by 74% since 2019.
The population of 83706 is primarily White (80.65%). Residents are highly educated — 62.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83706 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 83706 in Boise, ID is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a young community. With 36,183 residents, a median household income of $81,101, and a median home value of $488,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.