ZIP Code · ID

ZIP 83686

Part of Nampa, ID

Pop. 60,993·Canyon County·20th most expensive ZIP in Idaho

Median rent (all units)

$1,738/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$194

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ZIP 83686 · $1,738

More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,320

4 BR+

$2,780

Research median

$1,660/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

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 83686 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 1.1% above it in July, about $40 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 83686 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Idaho

Rent in ZIP 83686 changed +5.9% 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 12 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($86,518) is $2,163 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $2,320.

Rank in Nampa

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Nampa.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 83651, 7 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,549/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 83686. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,856/yr

At $1,738/mo median

Location

CityNampa

StateID

CountyCanyon County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83686 (Nampa, ID) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

60,993

Median income

$86,518

Median age

35.1

Renters

23.3%

Age distribution

25.9%

23.9%

15.5%

Under 1825.9%

18–3423.9%

35–5423.9%

55–6410.7%

65+15.5%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

78.3%

22.2%

White78.3%

Black1.2%

Hispanic22.2%

Asian0.5%

Education (25+)

28.9%

34.3%

27.3%

No HS diploma9.5%

HS diploma28.9%

Some college34.3%

Bachelor's+27.3%

Housing tenure

76.7%

23.3%

Owner76.7%

Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83686 in Nampa, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,301 → $1,738

up 33.6%

Income

$67,463 → $86,518

up 28.2%

Population

53,952 → 60,993

up 13.1%

Renter share

26.5% → 23.3%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

25.5% → 27.3%

+1.8 pts

The median rent in ZIP 83686 in Nampa, ID stood at $1,301 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,738, reflecting a 33.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $67,463 to $86,518 across the same window, up 28.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 13.1% since 2021, moving from about 53,952 residents to roughly 60,993. Renters now make up 23.3% of households, compared with 26.5% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 83686 in Nampa, ID look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 83686 covers Nampa, ID. The median rent here is $1,738/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($86,518/yr), ZIP 83686 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83686?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,738/mo in ZIP 83686. The local median household income is $86,518/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83686?

Rent in ZIP 83686 has risen 5.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 83686?

Asking rents in ZIP 83686 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $40 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 83686 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83686 is in the middle among Idaho ZIP codes for rent, ranking #20 of 39 at $1,738/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 83686 changed +5.9%, against a typical +6.0% across the 34 Idaho ZIP codes Zillow tracks.