| City: | Notus, Idaho |
| County: | Canyon County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:45 PM |
| Population: | 566 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 208 / 986 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.7264, -116.7998 |
| Land Area: | 0.257 sq mi |
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Notus is a compact town of 566 residents in Canyon County, Idaho, occupying just 0.27 square miles. With 219 PO Boxes serving 198 households, the post office isn't just convenient. It's the only option. This is officially a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in town.
The Notus post office has operated since before October 2004, when ZIP code tracking began. It serves the town through two rural carrier routes and maintains General Delivery service for those without a permanent box. Street addresses exist on paper (the numbered grid of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets plus avenues like Fargo, Idaho, and Notus Road), but mail doesn't get delivered to them. Every resident and business depends on the post office.
Notus sits in agricultural Canyon County, about 25 miles west of Boise. The population is working-age (median age 35.9), and 47 people (27.7% of workers) work from home. That's more than triple the national average. With median household income at $70,938 and median home values at $238,600, this is a modest but stable rural community. Homeownership is high: 162 of 198 households (82%) own rather than rent.
For anyone mailing to Notus, a PO Box address is required. The town has 23 business delivery points and 9 establishments employing 67 people. The post office maintains both individual boxes for residents and business mail services. Without carrier delivery infrastructure, the Notus Post Office functions as the town's mail hub, where everyone picks up packages, letters, and government documents in person.
Street names follow a traditional small-town pattern with numbered streets (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and named avenues (Fargo, Idaho, Jasper), though none receive direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 83656 has 566 residents and 198 households (average 2.86 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, about the same as the state (36.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.6%, much lower than the state average of 82.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.0%, which is much higher than the state average (13.0%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 566Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 687Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,202.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,938Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 198Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $238,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 466 | 487 | 564 | 568 | 595 | 725 | 631 | 619 | 705 | 588 | 757 | 620 | 687 |
| Decennial Census | 582 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 566 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.9
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 34
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | 16 | 11 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Female | 16 | 16 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 41 | 32 | 41 | 54 | 41 | 41 | 27 | 21 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 9 |
| White: | 422 | 63.46% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 153 | 23.01% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.75% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 1.50% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Other: | 74 | 11.13% |
| Total: | 665 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 286 | 50.53% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 280 | 49.47% | 34.0 years |
| Total: | 566 | 100% | 35.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 628 | 91.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 23 | 3.35% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 36 | 8.59% |
| Total Population: | 687 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 628 | 91.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 59 | 8.59% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $70,938, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $37,938 (115.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,996. Family households earn a median of $76,000 versus $60,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,000). By gender, male median income is $44,550 and female is $39,750, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,800 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.8%, which is higher than the state rate (63.0%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is much higher than the state rate (3.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,000 | $38,500 | $38,194 | $45,625 | $47,574 | $47,083 | $41,250 | $46,250 | $48,942 | $51,750 | $68,542 | $74,000 | $70,938 |
| Median Family Income | $38,438 | $45,781 | $48,661 | $49,464 | $51,071 | $52,813 | $53,125 | $49,444 | $55,556 | $51,667 | $70,625 | $80,625 | $76,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,167 | $32,969 | $23,553 | $23,750 | $22,250 | $23,214 | $21,964 | $37,000 | $37,917 | $51,875 | $53,542 | $57,813 | $60,000 |
| Median Male Income | $34,750 | $33,250 | $33,839 | $33,125 | $34,712 | $35,000 | $35,774 | $28,839 | $29,583 | $30,000 | $38,824 | $42,031 | $44,550 |
| Median Female Income | $24,904 | $26,406 | $23,819 | $22,833 | $23,875 | $23,523 | $23,611 | $30,000 | $29,583 | $31,146 | $36,161 | $38,125 | $39,750 |
| Employed: | 336 | 66.27% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 3.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 153 | 30.18% |
| Total: | 507 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 93 | 27.68% |
| Service: | 30 | 8.93% |
| Sales and Office: | 89 | 26.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 86 | 25.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 38 | 11.31% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 336 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $238,600, which is far less than the state median ($376,000), is up $148,000 (163.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136,000. The median gross rent is $1,170, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $495 (73.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $117. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.90% (69.77% with a mortgage, 30.23% free-and-clear) and renters 21.10% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.79%, which is much lower than the state rate (10.67%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,600 | $88,200 | $87,000 | $87,400 | $90,300 | $90,700 | $97,500 | $94,800 | $102,600 | $109,700 | $163,300 | $218,200 | $238,600 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 17.39% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 15.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 30 | 65.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 2.17% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $675 | $683 | $741 | $745 | $817 | $1,019 | $1,011 | $950 | $1,053 | $893 | $1,044 | $1,051 | $1,170 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 120 | 55.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 23.85% |
| Renter Occupied: | 46 | 21.10% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 218 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 218 | 91.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 21 | 8.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 239 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 216 | 90.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 2.93% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 6.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 239 | 100% |
In 2023, 8.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.80%, which is on par with the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 15.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 16.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.27%). College enrollment is 19.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 34 | 8.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 1.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 151 | 37.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 116 | 29.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 59 | 14.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 3.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 400 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 359 | 89.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 33 | 8.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 415 | 55.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 229 | 30.53% |
| No Insurance: | 106 | 14.13% |
| Total: | 750 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 644 | 85.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.9% | 16.2% | 12.2% | 15.8% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 2.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 15 | 6.07% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 2.43% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 97 | 39.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 82 | 33.20% |
| College or graduate school: | 47 | 19.03% |
| Total: | 247 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 8.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 185 | 74.90% |
ZIP Code 83656 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 79 people with an annual payroll of $3,050,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 451Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,145,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,050,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 79Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 83656 is located in Canyon County, Idaho, within the Boise City, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14260) and Idaho's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 790,640 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 83656. It covers 0.257 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Boise City, IDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 790,640Source: Census |
| MSA: | Boise City, ID MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.257 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39418.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1658060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Notus city; IdahoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 83656 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.