What are the best cities for a franchise in Idaho?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Idaho are ZIP 83716 (score: 100/100), ZIP 83616 (score: 98/100), ZIP 83712 (score: 92/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Idaho compare to other states for franchises?

Idaho averages 87/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Idaho

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $96,068 in household income. ZIP 83716 leads at 100, $125,827 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 83716 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,827
#2	ZIP 83616 Pop. 35 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,013
#3	ZIP 83712 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,764
#4	ZIP 83455 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,042
#5	ZIP 83646 Pop. 75 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,040
#6	ZIP 83669 Pop. 16 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,768
#7	ZIP 83844 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	—
#8	ZIP 83634 Pop. 36 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,084
#9	ZIP 83341 Pop. 9.4 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,340
#10	ZIP 83642 Pop. 58 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,361
#11	ZIP 83858 Pop. 19 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,006
#12	ZIP 83638 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,965
#13	ZIP 83406 Pop. 20 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,654
#14	ZIP 83422 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$91,034
#15	ZIP 83713 Pop. 30 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,419
#16	ZIP 83714 Pop. 27 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,114
#17	ZIP 83835 Pop. 24 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,014
#18	ZIP 83644 Pop. 15 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,306
#19	ZIP 83340 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,650
#20	ZIP 83709 Pop. 59 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,893

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Idaho, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $96,068 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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