The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83628 sells for about $410,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 83628 — Homedale
The housing market in 83628 remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, though the market is constrained by a lack of new construction and the rural nature of the area. Current conditions reflect a balanced market where affordability remains a key driver for residents.
This ZIP code is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to the nearby Boise metro area, while remaining within commuting distance of major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 83628, Idaho
Crime rates in the Homedale area are generally reported as low, consistent with rural Owyhee County trends and significantly lower than regional urban centers like Boise.
Schools serving the 83628 ZIP code are primarily part of the Homedale Joint School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the high desert environment in southwestern Idaho, with standard flood risks primarily associated with the Snake River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by the agricultural sector and proximity to the expanding Treasure Valley employment corridor, with steady but limited residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Commuting from 83628 primarily involves travel via US-95 toward Nampa and Caldwell for employment, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area offers access to the Snake River for fishing and boating, local city parks, and proximity to the Owyhee Mountains for outdoor recreation and hiking.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; vacancy pressure remains low due to the small housing stock.
The local economy is heavily anchored by agriculture, food processing, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to the broader Treasure Valley for professional services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via US-95; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial expansion along the primary highway corridor.
The Owyhee County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Homedale Joint School District and various local fire and irrigation districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the rural location and wildfire risk profiles common to the high desert region.
Idaho continues to experience net positive domestic migration, with rural areas like Owyhee County seeing modest growth from urban spillover.
Idaho is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing through a trustee sale following a notice of default.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement covering known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Central community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing, boating, and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.