| ZIP Code | 83709 |
|---|---|
| City | Boise |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Ada County |
| Area Code | 208/986 |
| Elevation | 2,782 ft |
| Latitude | 43.548356 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.285218 |
| Timezone | Boise (DST) |
| FIPS | 16001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 512 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,410 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 4,698 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 6,558 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 4,430 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,350 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,893 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $440,700 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,743/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,262 |
| Vacant Units | 695 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,262 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 695 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 83709 is located in Boise, Idaho, within Ada County. With a population of 58,631, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 83709 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,893 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 83709 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $440,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,743 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 83709 is primarily White (81.60%). Residents are well-educated — 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 83709 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 83709 in Boise, ID is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 58,631 residents, a median household income of $88,893, and a median home value of $440,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Idaho.