83617 ZIP Code — Emmett, ID
Gem County, Idaho
ZIP code 83617 is located in Emmett, Idaho, within Gem County. It covers approximately 223.97 square miles and serves a population of 16,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208/986.
About ZIP code 83617
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $64,554. 43% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,858
population
223.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83617 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83617
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Emmett | Acceptable |
| Emmett | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
83616 Eagle (13.8 mi)
83661 Payette (14.2 mi)
83644 Middleton (14.7 mi)
83655 New Plymouth (15.4 mi)
83669 Star (16.2 mi)
83619 Fruitland (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,858 |
| Population density | 75 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 223.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9462 |
| Longitude | -116.4927 |
| 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 | 48.6% | 47.4% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 34.3% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
16,858
Population
75
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$64,554
Median household income
$33,575
Per capita income
$323,200
Median home value
$819
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
5,142
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
429
Under 5
415
496
5–9
481
623
10–14
603
612
15–19
592
342
20–24
331
981
25–34
950
960
35–44
930
1,026
45–54
993
467
55–59
452
696
60–64
674
1,125
65–74
1,090
675
75–84
654
133
85+
128
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,753 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 13,105 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,805 | 22.6% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Other race
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,477 | 78.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,678 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,408 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 847 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.6% | 47.4% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 34.3% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
24.5%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $64,554 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
14.5%
$300k–$500k
28.7%
$500k–$1M
23.5%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,200 |
| Median rent / month | $819 |
| Owner occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter occupied | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 77.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 40.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.6% |
| Electricity | 44.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 17.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,474 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 338 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,229 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,413 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,960 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,662 | 41.2% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| Married | 54.0% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
35.3%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 164 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,675 | 47.6% |
| High school | 895 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 662 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Construction
15.6%
Retail trade
12.0%
Professional & management
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Other services
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
21.3%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.5% |
| Retirement income | 31.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,394 | 10.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 47.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 43.9% |
| No insurance | 12.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,014 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 779 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 513 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 241 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 25 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,823 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 15,716 | 93.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,256 | 49.0% |
| Foreign born | 107 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,035 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 406 | 39.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,568 | 15.2% |
| Arab | 1,676 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 1,452 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 625 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 252 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 211 | 1.3% |
| German | 67 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83617
What city is ZIP code 83617 in?
ZIP code 83617 is primarily assigned to Emmett, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83617 in?
ZIP code 83617 falls within Gem County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83617 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 83617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 83617 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 83617 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83617?
The median home value in ZIP code 83617 is $323,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 83617?
ZIP code 83617 has an estimated population of 16,858 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 83617 in?
ZIP code 83617 observes the MST timezone.