PlainZIP

Culver, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97734

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

2,786
7/sq mi
$82,429
Median income
$346,500
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97734 covers 398.0 square miles in Culver, Jefferson County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,786 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97734 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,429 (6% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,693. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $346,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,050 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 97734, plus 5 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 97734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Culver, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97734.

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 97734, Culver, 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

2,786

Population

398.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97734?

38.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 71.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%

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?

$82,429

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$34,693

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97734 ranks nationally

Culver, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,429 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,027

Total Housing Units

1,273

Occupied Units

754

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$346,500

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,050

Median Rent

1994

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2023)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97734 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.9% 207
2020 +2.4% 212
2021 +22.5% 260
2022 +14.3% 297
2023 -0.5% 296

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 97734, employing approximately 388 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,812,000.

40

Businesses

388

Employees

$18.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.5%
Construction 5 12.5%
Manufacturing 5 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.5%

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 97734 vs 97760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97760 Terrebonne, OR 6,757 11.4 mi

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Pop: 11,912
97760 standard
Terrebonne, OR
Pop: 6,757
97761 standard
Warm Springs, OR
Pop: 3,987
97730 standard
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Pop: 252
97711 standard
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Pop: 61

Related Areas

Jefferson County Culver, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97734 in? ▼
ZIP code 97734 (Culver) is located in Jefferson County, Oregon. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97734? ▼
ZIP code 97734 in Culver, OR has a population of 2,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97734? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97734 is $82,429, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97734? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97734 is $346,500, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97734? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97734 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97734? ▼
ZIP code 97734 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97734? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97734 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Manufacturing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97734? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97734 decreased by 0.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 97734? ▼
In ZIP code 97734, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 97734? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97734 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97734? ▼
In ZIP code 97734, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97734? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97734 is 7.5% 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.