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Population and households in ZIP 83634
Household size in ZIP 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 83634 are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.18, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 83634 is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 83634 as they are nationally: 11.3%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Boise area overall (9.3%). The single-parent share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 83634
Renters in ZIP 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 83634 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in ZIP 83634 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 83634 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Idaho ZIP codes.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 83634 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $937 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,319 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,771 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$834 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 83634 costs $1,771 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $834 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 83634
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 83634 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 83634 is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Boise area. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 83634
| Period | ZIP 83634 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 83634 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 83634 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 83634 | 2.95 | 35.3 | 11.3% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 2003 | $1,771 | 25.3% | 92.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 83709 | 2.77 | 38.2 | 9.9% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,954 | 36.8% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 83642 | 2.74 | 36.9 | 7.5% | 30.4% | 5.7% | 2008 | $2,081 | 44.0% | 95.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 83686 | 2.91 | 36.7 | 11.5% | 24.0% | 4.9% | 1996 | $1,496 | 26.7% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 83705 | 2.14 | 37.4 | 11.1% | 43.4% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,343 | 40.2% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 83706 | 2.18 | 34.9 | 7.2% | 51.2% | 10.8% | 1980 | $1,406 | 56.5% | 95.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 83651 | 2.69 | 37.5 | 11.1% | 27.2% | 3.4% | 1987 | $1,498 | 21.3% | 87.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 83641 | 3.02 | 39.6 | 6.0% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,197 | 23.8% | 83.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 83716 | 2.58 | 42.5 | 8.3% | 18.5% | 6.7% | 2004 | $2,035 | 58.4% | 96.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 83639 | 2.70 | 39.7 | 8.8% | 22.3% | 7.7% | 1989 | $738 | 13.6% | 75.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 83322 | 3.04 | 36.8 | 4.1% | 20.0% | 47.4% | 1991 | $1,000 | 34.4% | 87.0% | 0.0% |
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 83634. 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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