PlainZIP

Bend, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97701

Deschutes County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

58,993
34/sq mi
$87,739
Median income
$626,100
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bend pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, with 58,993 residents across 1755.7 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,739 (13% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $46,919. Local economic indicators show a 10.8% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $626,100 (45% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,794 monthly, and 54.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. To put 97701 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Deschutes County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 97701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bend, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97701, Bend, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

58,993

Population

1755.7

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97701?

38.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,739

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$46,919

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97701 ranks nationally

Bend, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,739 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,440

Total Housing Units

18,264

Occupied Units

1,176

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$626,100

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,794

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

400

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+300%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97701 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +300% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 263
2021 +20.7% 318
2022 +20.3% 382
2023 -0.7% 380
2024 +5.4% 400

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,473 business establishments in ZIP 97701, employing approximately 27,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,741,881,000.

2,473

Businesses

27,212

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 392 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 369 14.9%
Retail trade 273 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 269 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 202 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 188 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 161 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 120 4.8%
Manufacturing 105 4.3%
Finance and insurance 97 3.9%
Wholesale trade 84 3.4%
Information 47 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 46 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 40 1.6%
Educational services 40 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 11 0.4%
Utilities 8 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 97701 vs 97702 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97702 Bend, OR 40,583 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Deschutes County

97702 standard
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Pop: 40,583
97756 standard
Redmond, OR
Pop: 33,554
97739 standard
La Pine, OR
Pop: 11,018
97759 standard
Sisters, OR
Pop: 6,294
97707 standard
Bend, OR
Pop: 5,814
97712 standard
Brothers, OR
Pop: 38

Related Areas

Deschutes County Bend, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97701 in? ▼
ZIP code 97701 (Bend) is located in Deschutes County, Oregon. Deschutes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/deschutes-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97701? ▼
ZIP code 97701 in Bend, OR has a population of 58,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97701 is $87,739, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97701 is $626,100, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97701 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97701? ▼
ZIP code 97701 has 2,473 business establishments employing approximately 27,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97701 are: Construction (392), Health care and social assistance (369), Retail trade (273). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97701 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 300%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97701? ▼
In ZIP code 97701, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97701 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97701? ▼
In ZIP code 97701, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97701 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.