Here’s a current picture of the top wealthiest ZIP codes in Idaho, based on available income and property value data from IRS adjusted gross income figures and Census estimates. Different sources rank “wealth” by household income or home values, so I’ve combined them here for a more complete view — but note that wealth in Idaho isn’t as extreme as in major U.S. metro areas.
83340 (Ketchum, ID) – Famous mountain resort area with very high incomes and home values.
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83281 (Swanlake, ID) – Highest median household income in the state.
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83716 (Boise, ID) – High median household income and affluent Boise neighborhood.
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83616 (Eagle, ID) – Wealthy suburb of Boise with above-average household earnings.
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83283 (Thatcher / rural ID) – Very high median income, rural area near Snake River.
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83438 (near Island Park / Big Springs area) – High household income on Census lists.
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83848 (Nordman / northern Idaho) – High median income compared to state.
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83712 (Boise, ID) – Northwest Boise area with strong earnings.
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83809 (Careywood / near Coeur d’Alene) – High median income region in North Idaho.
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83533 (Greencreek / rural northern Idaho) – Solid median income relative to state.
๐ Notes on Wealth vs. Property Values
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83340 (Ketchum) and 83353 (Sun Valley area) also top Idaho’s most expensive ZIP codes by home value — with Ketchum often ranking #1 for median listing prices statewide.
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Some areas high on median income rankings (like Swanlake’s 83281) may have small populations but exceptionally high household earnings.
๐ How “Wealth” Is Measured
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Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) — IRS data reflects total income tax returns and is useful to compare economic activity across zip codes.
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Median Household Income — Census-based measure showing typical earnings for households in the ZIP.
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Home Values — Real estate values, often tied to desirability, also show wealth but can differ from income rankings.
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