Zip Code 83642

ID · Population: 54,645

B+
75/100
94
A+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
79
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 83642

Zip code 83642 is located in Idaho and is home to approximately 54,645 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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.

The median household income here is $93,169, with home values near $429,400 and rents around $1,499/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 41.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

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
$93,169
Home Value
$429,400
Rent
$1,499/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
41.9%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy79B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).