Princeton, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97721

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

271
0/sq mi
$76,250
Median income
$600,000
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Princeton pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2710.0 square miles in Princeton, Harney County, Oregon. The area is home to 271 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 97721 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97721 sits at $76,250 (2% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $41,363. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $600,000 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $525 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harney County, so you can benchmark 97721 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 97721, Princeton, 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

271

Population

2710.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97721?

62.6

Median Age

61.7%

Male

38.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$41,363

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97721 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,250 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

104

Total Housing Units

59

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$600,000

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$525

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 97721, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,000.

6

Businesses

14

Employees

$403K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97722 Diamond, OR 91 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97721 in?
ZIP code 97721 (Princeton) 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 97721?
ZIP code 97721 in Princeton, OR has a population of 271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97721?
The median household income in ZIP 97721 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97721?
The median home value in ZIP 97721 is $600,000, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97721 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97721?
ZIP code 97721 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97721?
In ZIP code 97721, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97721?
In ZIP code 97721, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97721 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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