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U.S. ZIP Code · ID83617

Gem County · Boise City, ID

Typical home value

$460,407[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+10.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+62.1%
vs metro
-5.4%
vs state
+6.2%
ZIP 83617 location in ID
Location of ZIP 83617 in ID

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 83617 is worth $460,407 — 5.4% below the Boise City, ID median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,548 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,548[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,507[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Gem County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
19,058[3]
Median household income
$65,291[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Gem County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+138[5]
Moved in
733
Moved out
595

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
3
  • EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

    737 students

  • EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

    546 students

  • SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

    426 students

  • KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

    425 students

  • BUTTE VIEW SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

    260 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$18,570

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,328
Loan principal$368,326
Down payment$92,081
Total interest paid$469,779

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.83
Monthly cost to own$2,838
Monthly rent$1,548

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
64th percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 83617?
The typical home in 83617 is worth $460,407, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 83617?
Home values in 83617 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 83617?
A typical home in 83617 rents for about $1,548 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 83617?
The effective property tax rate in 83617 is 0.3% — roughly $1,507 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 83617?
ZIP code 83617 has a population of 19,058 and a median household income of $65,291.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Kuna, ID

    Typical home
    $462,954
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Caldwell, ID

    Typical home
    $453,899
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Boise City, ID

    Typical home
    $474,653
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Grand View, ID

    Typical home
    $441,921
    Gross yield
  • Marsing, ID

    Typical home
    $479,380
    Gross yield
  • Murphy CDP, ID

    Typical home
    $438,144
    Gross yield

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