Zip Code 83638

ID · Population: 7,410

A
84/100
94
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 83638

Zip code 83638 is located in Idaho and is home to approximately 7,410 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $85,585 and home values around $561,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 42.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%.

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
$85,585
Home Value
$561,300
Rent
$969/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
42.4%
Unemployment
0.9%
Owner-Occupied
84.2%
Rent Burden
13.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).