ZIP Code 83706: Population, Income, Housing

State: ID

Total population: 35,524 Household income: $82,893 Rent: $1,431

Overview

Total population

35,524

Rent

$1,431

Year built

1984

Household income

$82,893

Per capita income

$48,463

Poverty rate

18.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Idaho

County

Ada County

City

Boise

Total population

35,524

Adults over 25

21,186

Total households

14,799

Household size

2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$82,893

Per capita income

$48,463

Poverty rate

18.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

41.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,431

Year built

1984

Households that rent

52%

Households that own

48%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

84.4%

Black

0.9%

Asian

4.2%

Two or more races

6.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,846 (81.5%)

Commute time to work

17 mins

Work from home

3,602 (18.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

21.1%

High school graduate or GED

14.7%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

57.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 83706 with: Ada County, ID Boise, ID Boise City metro area, ID Idaho United States

ZIP 83706

Total population35,524

Rent$1,431

Year built1984

Household income$82,893

Per capita income$48,463

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Ada County, ID

Total population518,935

Rent$1,577

Year built1997

Household income$91,502

Per capita income$49,757

Poverty rate8.3%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Boise, ID

Total population237,242

Rent$1,446

Year built1986

Household income$83,904

Per capita income$49,861

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Boise City Metro Area, ID

Total population811,115

Rent$1,487

Year built1997

Household income$85,987

Per capita income$43,624

Poverty rate9.2%

Unemployment rate3.5%

Idaho State

Total population1,934,262

Rent$1,238

Year built1991

Household income$77,800

Per capita income$38,952

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate3.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP83706	CountyAda, ID	CityBoise, ID	Metro AreaBoise City metro area, ID	StateIdaho	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,524	518,935	237,242	811,115	1,934,262	334,922,499
Rent	$1,431	$1,577	$1,446	$1,487	$1,238	$1,413
Year built	1984	1997	1986	1997	1991	1980
Household income	$82,893	$91,502	$83,904	$85,987	$77,800	$80,734
Per capita income	$48,463	$49,757	$49,861	$43,624	$38,952	$44,673
Poverty rate	18.9%	8.3%	10.6%	9.2%	10.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.2%	3.2%	3.5%	3.7%	4%

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Summary for 83706

Rent & Income

In 83706, the typical monthly rent is $1,431 and the typical household income is $82,893. Rent here is similar to Boise and higher than Idaho, and household income is similar to Boise and higher than Idaho. The estimated poverty rate is 18.9%, which is higher than in both Boise and Idaho.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 52% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 41.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 57.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 83706 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 83706 — Poverty

How ZIP 83706 compares in Idaho (21 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,431	10 / 21	from lower rent	$1,000 – $1,892
Household income	$82,893	9 / 21	from higher income	$58,159 – $125,203
Poverty rate	18.9%	20 / 21	from lower poverty	5.4% – 25.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Idaho with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 83706

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 10th out of 21 ZIP Codes in Idaho. Across Idaho, figures vary from $1,000 in ZIP 83440 up to $1,892 in ZIP 83646.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 83706 stands 9th out of 21 ZIP Codes. Throughout Idaho, numbers span from $58,159 in ZIP 83440 up to $125,203 in ZIP 83616.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 20th out of 21 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 5.4% in ZIP 83646 up to 25.8% in ZIP 83440.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 83706 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,431 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 83706

Annual Household Income: $82,893

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 83706

Estimated Rate: 18.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 83706

In ZIP Code 83706, households that rent: 7,696 (52%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,696	52%
Owner-Occupied	7,103	48%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 83706

In ZIP Code 83706, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,207 (41.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,207	41.7%
Other renter households	4,489	58.3%
Total renter households	7,696	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 83706

Less than High School: 4,472 people (21.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,105 people (14.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,475 people (7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,134 people (57.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,186

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.