Zip Code 83442

ID · Population: 24,445

B+
76/100
94
A+
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
Zip 83442, ID — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 83442

Zip code 83442 is located in Idaho and is home to approximately 24,445 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 $79,252 and home values around $306,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 30.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$79,252
Home Value
$306,800
Rent
$970/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
30.3%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
85.9%
Rent Burden
14.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+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).