83709 ZIP Code — Boise, ID
Ada County, Idaho
ZIP code 83709 is located in Boise, Idaho, within Ada County. It covers approximately 33.70 square miles and serves a population of 58,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208/986.
About ZIP code 83709
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $392,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $84,598.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
58,321
population
33.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83709 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83709
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83709. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boise | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
83705 Boise (3.5 mi)
83704 Boise (5 mi)
83725 Boise (5.3 mi)
83706 Boise (5.4 mi)
83713 Boise (5.7 mi)
83713 Boise (5.7 mi)
83728 Boise (5.7 mi)
83729 Boise (5.7 mi)
83756 Boise (5.7 mi)
83720 Boise (5.7 mi)
83722 Boise (5.7 mi)
83724 Boise (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,321 |
| Population density | 1,731 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.5605 |
| Longitude | -116.2891 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 208/986 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.0% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
58,321
Population
1,731
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$84,598
Median household income
$40,727
Per capita income
$392,500
Median home value
$1,548
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
18,385
Housing units
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,867
Under 5
1,822
2,014
5–9
1,965
2,233
10–14
2,179
1,767
15–19
1,723
1,366
20–24
1,333
4,036
25–34
3,938
4,477
35–44
4,367
4,060
45–54
3,960
1,583
55–59
1,545
1,710
60–64
1,668
2,678
65–74
2,612
1,366
75–84
1,332
364
85+
356
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,444 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 43,877 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 8,708 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.4%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Asian
2.6%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,587 | 82.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,303 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,064 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,580 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 1,288 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,202 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 131 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.0% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $84,598 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k–$300k
17.5%
$300k–$500k
53.8%
$500k–$1M
21.9%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,548 |
| Owner occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 87.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% |
| 3 or more | 32.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.2% |
| Electricity | 17.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,801 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,388 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,178 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,982 | 18.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,456 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,569 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 23.1% |
| Married | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
23.8%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 803 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 904 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 6,526 | 44.8% |
| High school | 3,146 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,191 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Public administration
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
10.4%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,398 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,632 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,373 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 253 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 423 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 511 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,200 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 54,478 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 26,143 | 44.8% |
| Foreign born | 722 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,121 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,172 | 69.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10,303 | 17.7% |
| Italian | 6,879 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 2,746 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 2,401 | 4.1% |
| English | 819 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 748 | 1.3% |
| German | 209 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 95 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83709
What part of Boise is ZIP code 83709?
ZIP code 83709 covers a portion of Boise, Idaho, within Ada County.
What county is ZIP code 83709 in?
ZIP code 83709 falls within Ada County, Idaho.
Is ZIP code 83709 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 83709 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83709?
The median home value in ZIP code 83709 is $392,500.
Does ZIP code 83709 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 83709 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 83709?
ZIP code 83709 has an estimated population of 58,321 residents, with a density of 1,731 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 83709 in?
ZIP code 83709 observes the MST timezone.