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 Moderate-density area
- $87,739
- Median income Above-median income area
- $626,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97701 (Bend, OR) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 379.7 in 2023 to 400.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,919. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $626,100 (45% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,794; 54.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Deschutes County, so 97701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
392 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
369 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
273 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
269 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
202 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 97701?
38.5
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,440housing units
19,440
Total Housing Units
18,264
Occupied Units
1,176
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$626,100
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97701, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (58,993 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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