Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,136 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 32,062 (18.1%) |
| Some College | 18,849 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 28,828 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 15,005 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 80,343 (45.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,006 ▲ 10% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $473,403 ▲ 70% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,496/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 115,657 |
| Vacant Units | 5,877 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Boise is a city in Idaho, located in Ada County. The city spans 28 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 265,704 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.67 years.
Economically, Boise is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,005 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Boise is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $473,403, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,496 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Boise is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.39%).
Boise, ID offers residents above-average earning potential within Idaho. Spread across 28 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83702 | 23,981 | $82,586 | $708,000 | $1,175 | 3.2% | 65.7% | 51.4% |
| 83703 | 17,566 | $74,415 | $477,000 | $1,336 | 1.8% | 60.0% | 63.9% |
| 83704 | 41,406 | $70,806 | $354,400 | $1,363 | 3.4% | 42.4% | 63.9% |
| 83705 | 27,542 | $62,605 | $378,800 | $1,166 | 4.8% | 47.0% | 54.8% |
| 83706 | 36,183 | $81,101 | $488,900 | $1,378 | 6.3% | 62.8% | 48.4% |
| 83709 | 58,631 | $88,893 | $440,700 | $1,743 | 1.9% | 48.2% | 82.7% |
| 83712 | 9,312 | $105,764 | $757,700 | $1,368 | 0.9% | 69.5% | 58.1% |
| 83713 | 29,992 | $86,419 | $421,600 | $1,716 | 2.7% | 50.1% | 77.7% |
| 83716 | 21,091 | $125,827 | $573,300 | $1,949 | 2.0% | 66.7% | 78.7% |