ZIP Code 97738 Demographics

Harney County, Oregon  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 97738 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,226

↓ 70.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,438

↑ +26.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$212,600

↑ +22.1% vs county

Median Age

40.6 yrs

↑ 10.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

↑ 20.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 97738 compares to Harney County and Oregon overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 97738 $57k Harney $45k Oregon $77k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 97738 $213k Harney $174k Oregon $423k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

76.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$511

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 97738 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$212,600
Down Payment (20%)$42,520
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,350P&I: $1075 | Tax: $213 | Ins: $62
Rent (Local Median)
$511
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $839/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 97738, sorted by distance.

97720 15.6 mi away harney county 97722 45.7 mi away harney county 97721 51.4 mi away harney county

About Harney County

Harney County is located in Oregon and has a total population of 7,496. The county's median household income is $45,462 and median home value is $174,100. ZIP code 97738 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Harney County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.