83705 ZIP Code — Boise, ID
Ada County, Idaho
ZIP code 83705 is located in Boise, Idaho, within Ada County. It covers approximately 16.21 square miles and serves a population of 27,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.
About ZIP code 83705
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $58,507.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,849
population
16.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83705 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83705
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boise | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
83706 Boise (2.7 mi)
83708 Boise (2.9 mi)
83725 Boise (3.2 mi)
83709 Boise (3.5 mi)
83720 Boise (3.8 mi)
83722 Boise (3.8 mi)
83724 Boise (3.8 mi)
83726 Boise (3.8 mi)
83728 Boise (3.8 mi)
83756 Boise (3.8 mi)
83732 Boise (3.8 mi)
83735 Boise (3.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,849 |
| Population density | 1,718 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.5606 |
| Longitude | -116.2198 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 208 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
27,849
Population
1,718
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$58,507
Median household income
$34,189
Per capita income
$321,700
Median home value
$1,093
Median monthly rent
55.0%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
7,460
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
814
Under 5
726
619
5–9
553
792
10–14
708
703
15–19
627
1,379
20–24
1,232
3,009
25–34
2,687
2,296
35–44
2,050
1,498
45–54
1,337
731
55–59
652
760
60–64
679
1,163
65–74
1,039
686
75–84
613
262
85+
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,999 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,850 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,997 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Other race
3.7%
Asian
2.2%
Black or African American
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,080 | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,329 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,990 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 1,104 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 660 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 640 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 199 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $58,507 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
42.4%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,093 |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 60.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.9% |
| Electricity | 35.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,182 | 33.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,146 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,323 | 26.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,681 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,926 | 23.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,027 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.1% | 32.8% |
| Married | 37.1% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 18.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 276 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 321 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,041 | 31.9% |
| High school | 962 | 15.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,790 | 43.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Public administration
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Information
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
25.7%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,662 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.8% |
| Public insurance | 33.5% |
| No insurance | 12.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,309 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,364 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 767 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 175 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,730 | 92.4% |
| Born in same state | 25,425 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,499 | 44.9% |
| Foreign born | 305 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,119 | 7.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 801 | 37.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,321 | 15.5% |
| Italian | 3,395 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1,264 | 4.5% |
| Polish | 679 | 2.4% |
| English | 388 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 266 | 1% |
| German | 239 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 69 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.3% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83705
What city is ZIP code 83705 in?
ZIP code 83705 is primarily assigned to Boise, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83705 in?
ZIP code 83705 falls within Ada County, Idaho.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83705?
15% of residents in ZIP code 83705 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83705?
The median home value in ZIP code 83705 is $321,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 83705?
ZIP code 83705 has an estimated population of 27,849 residents, with a density of 1,718 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 83705?
The median household income in ZIP code 83705 is $58,507, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 83705 in?
ZIP code 83705 observes the MST timezone.