83704 ZIP Code — Boise, ID
Ada County, Idaho
ZIP code 83704 is located in Boise, Idaho, within Ada County. It covers approximately 8.75 square miles and serves a population of 40,520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208/986.
About ZIP code 83704
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 $320,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $68,285. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,520
population
8.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boise | Acceptable |
| Boise | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
83713 Boise (2.7 mi)
83713 Boise (2.7 mi)
83703 Boise (2.9 mi)
83756 Boise (4.3 mi)
83735 Boise (4.3 mi)
83732 Boise (4.3 mi)
83722 Boise (4.3 mi)
83724 Boise (4.3 mi)
83729 Boise (4.3 mi)
83726 Boise (4.3 mi)
83728 Boise (4.3 mi)
83720 Boise (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,520 |
| Population density | 4,631 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6322 |
| Longitude | -116.2849 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 208/986 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.4% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
40,520
Population
4,631
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$68,285
Median household income
$34,937
Per capita income
$320,900
Median home value
$1,219
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
11,366
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,028
Under 5
1,031
872
5–9
874
989
10–14
991
1,294
15–19
1,297
1,378
20–24
1,382
3,540
25–34
3,551
2,866
35–44
2,874
2,132
45–54
2,138
1,118
55–59
1,122
1,235
60–64
1,239
2,278
65–74
2,284
1,083
75–84
1,087
418
85+
419
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,438 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,082 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,569 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,763 | 78.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,076 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,717 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 1,539 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 555 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.4% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $68,285 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
42.2%
$500k–$1M
13.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,219 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 58.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.9% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,402 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,464 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,015 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,597 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,020 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,134 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 29.1% |
| Married | 46.2% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 280 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 301 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,977 | 37.4% |
| High school | 2,025 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,381 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Construction
12.0%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
5.2%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
16.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,942 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,461 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,649 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 910 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 403 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 213 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,574 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 36,914 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,575 | 43.4% |
| Foreign born | 660 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,946 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,465 | 49.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,462 | 18.4% |
| Italian | 5,291 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 1,898 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 998 | 2.5% |
| English | 727 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 418 | 1% |
| Dutch | 238 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 203 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83704
What city is ZIP code 83704 in?
ZIP code 83704 is primarily assigned to Boise, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83704 in?
ZIP code 83704 falls within Ada County, Idaho.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83704?
The median home value in ZIP code 83704 is $320,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 83704?
ZIP code 83704 has an estimated population of 40,520 residents, with a density of 4,630 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 83704?
The median household income in ZIP code 83704 is $68,285, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 83704 in?
ZIP code 83704 observes the MST timezone.