83642 ZIP Code — Meridian, ID
Ada County, Idaho
ZIP code 83642 is located in Meridian, Idaho, within Ada County. It covers approximately 41.47 square miles and serves a population of 54,645 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 208.
About ZIP code 83642
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 $429,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($93,169) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
54,645
population
41.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
83642 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 83642
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
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83646 Meridian (5.8 mi)
83646 Meridian (5.8 mi)
83646 Meridian (5.8 mi)
83646 Meridian (5.8 mi)
83646 Meridian (5.8 mi)
83646 Meridian (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,645 |
| Population density | 1,318 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 16 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.5695 |
| Longitude | -116.4040 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 208 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
54,645
Population
1,318
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$93,169
Median household income
$47,181
Per capita income
$429,400
Median home value
$1,499
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
4.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
15,286
Housing units
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,395
Under 5
1,414
1,746
5–9
1,770
2,162
10–14
2,192
1,671
15–19
1,694
1,571
20–24
1,594
3,488
25–34
3,538
4,097
35–44
4,156
4,219
45–54
4,279
1,987
55–59
2,015
1,149
60–64
1,165
2,254
65–74
2,286
993
75–84
1,008
398
85+
404
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,104 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 41,541 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,343 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,637 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,364 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,271 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 1,701 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1,330 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 425 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 271 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 34.4% | 34.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
13.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.1% |
| Median income | $93,169 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
10.8%
$300k–$500k
45.2%
$500k–$1M
35.1%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $429,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,499 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 78.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.0% |
| Electricity | 27.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,309 | 59.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,210 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,619 | 12.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,407 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,881 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,145 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 20.5% |
| Married | 60.4% | 56.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
19.8%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
28.0%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 709 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 679 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,313 | 44.2% |
| High school | 3,256 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,338 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
15.0%
Retail trade
11.7%
Construction
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Public administration
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.5% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.6%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,107 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.6% |
| Public insurance | 21.9% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,836 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,086 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 642 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 333 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51,795 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 51,307 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,021 | 40.3% |
| Foreign born | 488 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,850 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,106 | 38.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 14,343 | 26.2% |
| Italian | 6,171 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 2,908 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 1,835 | 3.4% |
| English | 1,202 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 682 | 1.2% |
| German | 268 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 178 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83642
What part of Meridian is ZIP code 83642?
ZIP code 83642 covers a portion of Meridian, Idaho, within Ada County.
What county is ZIP code 83642 in?
ZIP code 83642 falls within Ada County, Idaho.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83642?
The median home value in ZIP code 83642 is $429,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 83642?
ZIP code 83642 has an estimated population of 54,645 residents, with a density of 1,318 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 83642?
The median household income in ZIP code 83642 is $93,169, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 83642 in?
ZIP code 83642 observes the MST timezone.