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Population and households in ZIP 83705
Household size in ZIP 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 83705 are small: just 2.14 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller households.
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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 83705 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 83705 as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Boise area overall (9.3%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 83705
Renters in ZIP 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 83705 than nationally: 43.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher 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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 83705: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The Boise area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 83705 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 72 Idaho ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have older 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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $697 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $754 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $889 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,343 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$647 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 83705 costs $1,343 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $647 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.3% of the typical renter's income, 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 west; the highest are in the south.
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 83705
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 83705 than nationally: 40.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 83705: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, 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 83705
| Period | ZIP 83705 | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 83705 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Boise area as a whole (3.2%). Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 83705 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 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 83712 | 2.02 | 44.7 | 5.5% | 46.6% | 5.1% | 1987 | $1,523 | 63.3% | 96.7% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 83702 | 2.03 | 41.8 | 6.5% | 48.5% | 7.5% | 1967 | $1,298 | 62.5% | 97.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 83704 | 2.40 | 39.7 | 10.0% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 1983 | $1,501 | 33.8% | 92.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 83709 | 2.77 | 38.2 | 9.9% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,954 | 36.8% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 83703 | 2.28 | 41.6 | 5.4% | 35.1% | 3.7% | 1982 | $1,503 | 53.0% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 83716 | 2.58 | 42.5 | 8.3% | 18.5% | 6.7% | 2004 | $2,035 | 58.4% | 96.0% | 2.8% |
| 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 83642 | 2.74 | 36.9 | 7.5% | 30.4% | 5.7% | 2008 | $2,081 | 44.0% | 95.7% | 2.3% |
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 83705. 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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