What to know about ZIP 83606
ZIP code 83606 covers ZIP 83606 with a population of about 5,986.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BOISE media market.
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ZIP Code 83606 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,986
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,273
-38% vs US avg
Home value
$238,600
-31% vs US avg
Median rent
$801
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 83606
Income and economy in ZIP 83606
Median household income in ZIP 83606 is about $46,273 — about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.9%; unemployment rate near 8.9%; 18.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Food services; about 13.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 83606
Median home value is about $238,600 — about 31% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $801 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 49.2% (about 16.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 83606, a household would need roughly $66,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,533. That is about 43% above the local median household income ($46,273), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.