Zip Code 83228

ID · Population: 1,101

B+
76/100
94
A+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
79
B+
Jobs
Zip 83228, ID — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 83228

Zip code 83228 is located in Idaho and is home to approximately 1,101 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $77,000 and home values around $234,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$77,000
Home Value
$234,700
Rent
$814/mo
Median Age
24
College Educated
24.2%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
86.8%
Rent Burden
12.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy79B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).