83642 ZIP Code
Meridian, Idaho
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 83642 |
| City/Town: | Meridian |
| County: | Ada |
| State: | Idaho |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 54,645 |
| Median Household Income: | $93,169 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,792 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,078 |
| Median Home Value: | $429,400 |
| Land Area: | 41.5 sq miles
107.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.5736, -116.4009 |
Population Information (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 54,645 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,129 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,516 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,809 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,516 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,354 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,365 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,165 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,026 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,253 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,498 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,002 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,314 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,540 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,001 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 802 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $429,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,499 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,078 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,545 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 533 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,753 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,792 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,436 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 428 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,251 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,429 | 19.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,261 | 24.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,363 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,464 | 28.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,240 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (83642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $93,169 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,151 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,543 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,792 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,565 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,974 | 98.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 468 | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,554 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,403 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,454 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,071 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 47,637 | 87.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 425 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 271 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,330 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,701 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,271 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,364 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,849 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,803 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 284 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 715 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (83642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 385 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 237 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 861 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 834 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,061 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,250 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,556 | 17.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,892 | 23.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,780 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,689 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (83642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,949 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,798 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 91 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 539 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 418 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,907 | 16.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (83642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 261 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,637 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,522 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,071 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,496 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,340 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 517 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,317 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,487 | 15.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,489 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,120 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,318 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,399 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 49,653 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,119 | 78.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,871 | 21.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,515 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (83642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,517 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,063 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,860 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 557 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 622 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 815 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (83642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,478 | 78.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 438 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 297 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,725 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 218 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 735 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 832 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 343 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (83642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 645 | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,597 | 26.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,824 | 27.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,034 | 23.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,076 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,722 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 370 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 154 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 53 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 603 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (83642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 237 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,019 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,905 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,274 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,869 | 27.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,774 | 8.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (83642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,171 | 69.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,697 | 27.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 358 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 81 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (83642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 529 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,072 | 24.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,777 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,167 | 30.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (83642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 399 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 204 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 140 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 293 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,592 | 10.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,662 | 45.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,178 | 35.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 285 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (83642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,820 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,499 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,545 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,309 | 59.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,305 | 25.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,619 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,407 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,881 | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,145 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (83642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,620 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,852 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,049 | 60.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 611 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,006 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,575 | 21.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (83642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,295 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 709 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 679 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,313 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,256 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,338 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,418 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,107 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 54,168 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,710 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 545 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,221 | 56.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,944 | 34.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (83642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,050 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,076 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,381 | 54.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,662 | 45.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,788 | 34.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (83642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 51,795 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 488 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,850 | 584.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,850 | 584.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,850 | 584.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 530 | 108.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 148 | 30.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,095 | 224.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 243 | 49.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (83642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 51,836 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 48,270 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,566 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,155 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 564 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 769 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 78 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (83642 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,545 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,140 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
Meridian, ID83642