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Population and households in ZIP 83616
Household size in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 83616 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.89, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 83616 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in ZIP 83616, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 83616 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Idaho ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 83616
Renters in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.5% of households in ZIP 83616 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 83616: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Boise area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 83616 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $995 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,089 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,292 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,892 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$897 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 83616 runs $1,892 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $897 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 83616
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.7% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 83616 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 83616: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 83616
| Period | ZIP 83616 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 83616 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 83616 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 83616 | 2.63 | 45.8 | 6.7% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 2006 | $1,892 | 55.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 83646 | 2.88 | 38.5 | 8.6% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 2007 | $2,282 | 43.4% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 83713 | 2.71 | 40.8 | 10.5% | 20.9% | 3.6% | 1995 | $1,794 | 42.9% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 83714 | 2.39 | 42.7 | 8.8% | 27.7% | 4.6% | 2002 | $1,793 | 48.0% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 83669 | 2.84 | 42.8 | 8.5% | 18.0% | 5.3% | 2011 | $2,284 | 36.4% | 97.6% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 83704 | 2.40 | 39.7 | 10.0% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 1983 | $1,501 | 33.8% | 92.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 83703 | 2.28 | 41.6 | 5.4% | 35.1% | 3.7% | 1982 | $1,503 | 53.0% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 83642 | 2.74 | 36.9 | 7.5% | 30.4% | 5.7% | 2008 | $2,081 | 44.0% | 95.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 83702 | 2.03 | 41.8 | 6.5% | 48.5% | 7.5% | 1967 | $1,298 | 62.5% | 97.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 83709 | 2.77 | 38.2 | 9.9% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,954 | 36.8% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 83705 | 2.14 | 37.4 | 11.1% | 43.4% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,343 | 40.2% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 83616. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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