ZIP Code · ID

ZIP 83669

Part of Star, ID

Pop. 16,827·Ada County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Idaho

Median rent (all units)

$2,439/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$507

Reported rents

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ZIP 83669 · $2,439

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,350

1 BR

$1,580

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,610

4 BR+

$3,150

Research median

$1,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 83669 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Idaho

Rent in ZIP 83669 changed +6.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +6.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,091) is $2,502 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,880); a 3-bedroom is $2,610.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 83687, 8 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,676/mo), about $9,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 83669. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,268/yr

At $2,439/mo median

Location

CityStar

StateID

CountyAda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83669 (Star, ID) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,827

Median income

$100,091

Median age

40.9

Renters

18.3%

Age distribution

24.9%

17.7%

22.8%

13%

21.6%

Under 1824.9%

18–3417.7%

35–5422.8%

55–6413%

65+21.6%

Gender

51%

49%

Male51%

Female49%

Race & ethnicity

81.4%

12.7%

White81.4%

Hispanic12.7%

Asian1.2%

Other4.3%

Education (25+)

21.3%

40.9%

35%

No HS diploma2.8%

HS diploma21.3%

Some college40.9%

Bachelor's+35%

Housing tenure

81.7%

18.3%

Owner81.7%

Renter18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 83669 in Star, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,172 → $2,439

up 12.3%

Income

$77,434 → $100,091

up 29.3%

Population

12,957 → 16,827

up 29.9%

Renter share

14.1% → 18.3%

+4.2 pts

Bachelor's+

31.6% → 35%

+3.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 83669 in Star, ID has climbed 12.3% since 2023, going from about $2,172 per month to roughly $2,439 today. Median household income grew from $77,434 to $100,091 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.3% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 17.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,957 to 16,827 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.9% change. About 18.3% of households rent today, against 14.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.6% to 35%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 83669 in Star, ID reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 83669 covers Star, ID. The median rent here is $2,439/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($100,091/yr), ZIP 83669 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83669?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,439/mo in ZIP 83669. The local median household income is $100,091/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83669?

Rent in ZIP 83669 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 83669 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83669 is one of the pricier among Idaho ZIP codes for rent, ranking #2 of 39 at $2,439/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 83669 changed +6.3%, against a typical +6.0% across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks.