Zip Code 83857

ID · Population: 1,294

B+
76/100
94
A+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
Zip 83857, ID — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 83857

Zip code 83857 is located in Idaho and is home to approximately 1,294 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 $93,295 and home values around $281,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average.

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
$93,295
Home Value
$281,300
Rent
—
Median Age
42
College Educated
32.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
100%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower 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).