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Burns, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97720

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

4,530
2/sq mi
$49,170
Median income
$191,700
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burns pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2664.7 square miles in Burns, Harney County, Oregon. The area is home to 4,530 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97720 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97720 sits at $49,170 (37% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $27,604. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $191,700 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $743 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97720 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97720

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97720.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97720, Burns, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,530

Population

2664.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97720?

49.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$49,170

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$27,604

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

14.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97720 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,170 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,302

Total Housing Units

1,939

Occupied Units

363

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$191,700

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$743

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97720 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.2% 156
2021 +16.5% 182
2022 +23.0% 224
2023 +3.6% 232
2024 +10.3% 256

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 146 business establishments in ZIP 97720, employing approximately 1,117 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,070,000.

146

Businesses

1,117

Employees

$54.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 20.6%
Retail trade 20 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 18 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 16 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 13 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 8.2%
Finance and insurance 7 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 3.4%
Information 5 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.0%
Educational services 3 2.0%

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

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Harney County Burns, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97720 in? ▼
ZIP code 97720 (Burns) is located in Harney County, Oregon. Harney County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harney-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97720? ▼
ZIP code 97720 in Burns, OR has a population of 4,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97720 is $49,170, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97720 is $191,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97720 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97720? ▼
ZIP code 97720 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 1,117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97720? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97720 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97720? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97720 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 97720? ▼
In ZIP code 97720, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 97720? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97720 is 14.7 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 97720? ▼
In ZIP code 97720, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97720 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Burns, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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