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Meridian, ID
City in Ada County, Idaho. ZIP codes: 83642, 83646.
Population
130,138
Land area
37.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,505
ZIP codes
2
Meridian and its ZIP codes
Meridian at a glance
- Meridian is about 150 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- Households here earn a median of $100,795 a year, 30% more than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $531,600 (27% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,805 a month.
Local data for Meridian, ID
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools51
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks29
- Post Offices1
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants374
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care8
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment18
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Meridian, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,795
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$531,600
Median rent
$1,805/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (22,236), Irish Americans (13,545), Mexican Americans (9,709).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ada County. PPP loans are for Meridian.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,786
295,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.74B
FY 2026, $9,579 per person
PPP loans
$285M
3,514 loans, 36,458 jobs reported
How people get to work
Meridian, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home19.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meridian, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
247
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,541
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meridian, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Meridian
2 in or overlapping Meridian. Population shown
Cities near Meridian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NampaCity | 7.3 mi | 35.9 |
| Garden CityCity | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| StarCity | 8.6 mi | 11.5 |
| Boise CityCity | 8.9 mi | 85.2 |
| EagleCity | 9.3 mi | 45.2 |
| Hidden SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CaldwellCity | 12 mi | 25.1 |
| KunaCity | 12 mi | 26 |
| MiddletonCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| AvimorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MelbaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EmmettCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| Robie CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 30.1 |
| MarsingCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenleafCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| NotusCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meridian, ID in?
- Meridian is in Ada County, Idaho.
- What ZIP codes are in Meridian, ID?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Meridian include 83642, 83646.
- What is the population of Meridian, ID?
- About 130,138 people live in Meridian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meridian?
- Nearby places include Nampa (7.3 mi), Garden City (8.5 mi), Star (8.6 mi), Boise City (8.9 mi), Eagle (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023