83605 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 83605, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

83605 is a zip code in Canyon County, Idaho, which covers Caldwell CCD, Middleton CCD, and Nampa, with a total population of 38,420 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 83605 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 83605.

The estimated population of people living in 83605 is 38,420, with a median age of 31.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 83605 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,420
 -18.19% -13.50%
2020
46,961
+0.42%
-
2019
46,763
+0.59%
-
2018
46,488
+4.66%
-
2017
44,416
 - -

Population of 83605 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 83605 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54.6%
58.9%
 -7.30%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Native
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hispanic
38%
37.4%
 +1.60%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
2%
 +140.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 83605 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 83605 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 83605 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 83605 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.2 +5.05% 29.5 +4.24% 32.5 +5.18%
2020 29.7 -0.34% 28.3 -1.39% 30.9 -0.64%
2019 29.8 -1% 28.7 +2.87% 31.1 -2.81%
2018 30.1 -1.31% 27.9 -3.13% 32 -0.62%
2017 30.5 - 28.8 - 32.2 -

The median age of the 83605 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 83605 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 4,612 -46.04% 4,380 -27.5% 2,697 3,066
10 to 19 3,209 +39.17% 3,143 -2.12% 4,547 3,014
20 to 29 3,523 -32.28% 3,058 -8.95% 2,421 2,731
30 to 39 2,693 +10.19% 3,092 -10% 2,954 2,786
40 to 49 2,655 -19.86% 2,703 -21.69% 2,133 2,102
50 to 59 1,954 -5.23% 2,275 +16.35% 1,813 2,585
60 to 69 1,620 -10.74% 2,217 -34.8% 1,426 1,486
70+ 1,480 -21.54% 1,802 -15.53% 1,148 1,511

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 83605 zip code is $53,022.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 83605.

  • Under 25
    $34,559.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,279.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,434.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,029.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 83605 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 83605, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 83605 is currently $59,296.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.44% of households in 83605 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 83605 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 83605 is $20,136.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 83605 by the total population of 83605.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 83605 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 83605 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 83605 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 83605 zip over the age of 16 is 27,740.

Of those people, a total of 60.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 83605 is 57.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 83605 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,644 39.00% 18.80%
20 to 24 years 2,602 69.10% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 2,550 79.20% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 2,864 79.60% 9.50%
35 to 44 years 4,932 82.70% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 4,072 74.10% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 2,505 51.50% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 1,771 42.30% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 2,023 20.60% 5.80%
75 years and over 1,777 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 83605. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,990 56.50% 3.50%
Black or African American 188 87.20% 23.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 610 47.20% 12.80%
Asian 178 93.30% 7.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 103 100.00% 0.00%
Other 5,639 66.10% 1.10%
Two or more races 2,032 74.90% 25.20%
Hispanic or Latino 9,218 68.30% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,638 54.10% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 83605 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 83605 is 15,822, with median earnings of $30,833.00.

Women in 83605 are earning approximately 68.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,822 $30,833.00
Male 8,440 $35,531.00
Female 7,382 $24,390.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 83605 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 886 $60,904.00
Business and Financial 470 $51,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 337 $40,570.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $60,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $0.00
Community and Social Service 319 $31,042.00
Legal 74 $47,500.00
Educational and Library 683 $32,019.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 201 $32,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 470 $43,125.00
Healthcare Support 915 $29,185.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $12,473.00
Law Enforcement 120 $60,601.00
Food Preparation and Serving 611 $11,285.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 991 $26,941.00
Personal Care and Service 435 $10,405.00
Sales 1,059 $20,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,594 $26,577.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 359 $34,495.00
Construction and Extraction 2,027 $27,517.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 693 $34,364.00
Production 1,624 $31,652.00
Transportation and Material Moving 661 $43,347.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 83605 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 83605.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 424 $70,000.00 462 $60,027.00
Business and Financial 206 $50,965.00 264 $70,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $32,438.00 260 $40,578.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $60,747.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 62 $0.00
Community and Social Service 118 $36,071.00 201 $30,359.00
Legal 0 $0.00 74 $47,500.00
Educational and Library 134 $58,611.00 549 $25,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $34,375.00 67 $21,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $31,417.00 427 $43,705.00
Healthcare Support 146 $29,737.00 769 $28,975.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $12,473.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 106 $60,823.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 268 $10,625.00 343 $12,467.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 703 $28,762.00 288 $16,682.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $0.00 379 $9,408.00
Sales 309 $40,551.00 750 $18,223.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $31,417.00 1,358 $22,316.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 284 $39,128.00 75 $4,293.00
Construction and Extraction 1,910 $28,767.00 117 $16,096.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 629 $35,599.00 64 $0.00
Production 1,124 $41,188.00 500 $20,862.00
Transportation and Material Moving 619 $44,556.00 42 $11,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,489 households in 83605, with an average household size of 2.98 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,461 families living in the 83605 zip code with an average family size of 3.68 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 83605:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,911 564 1,986 4,028
Average Household Size 3.77 3.37 3.95 1.28
Total Families 5,911 564 1,986 0
Average Household Size 3.73 2.86 3.76 0

Poverty

Of the 8,461 families living in 83605, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 83605:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,086 housing units in 83605.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,489 95.44%
Vacant 597 4.56%

34.00% of the total 13,086 housing units in 83605 are rental units. This is approximately 4,449 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,927 are occupied by the owner - or 60.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 83605 is $875.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 83605 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    113
  • Less than $500
    603
  • $500 to $999
    2,220
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,234
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    376
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    16

Property Value

The median value of a property in 83605 is $200,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 83605 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    710
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    460
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,128
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,645
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,437
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,422
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    125
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 83605. The chart below shows the number of properties in 83605 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,150
  • 1940 to 1949
    924
  • 1950 to 1959
    838
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,518
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,881
  • 1980 to 1989
    805
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,064
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,552
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,328
  • 2014 or later
    26

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 83605 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    700
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,468
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,920
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,401

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 83605 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 83605 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 83605.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    519
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,946
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,419
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,852
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,639
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    816
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,749
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    887
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    700
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,055
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    370
  • 90 or more minutes
    327

Summary

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