PlainZIP

La Pine, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97739

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

11,018
21/sq mi
$58,579
Median income
$370,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Pine pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon, home to 11,018 residents across 537.5 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97739 reports a modest median household income of $58,579 (25% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $31,743. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $370,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,251 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 97739 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 97739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Pine, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97739.

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 97739, La Pine, 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

11,018

Population

537.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97739?

52.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$58,579

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$31,743

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97739 ranks nationally

La Pine, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,579 27th percentile higher than 27% 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

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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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,882

Total Housing Units

5,675

Occupied Units

1,207

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$370,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,251

Median Rent

1992

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

366

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+266%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97739 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 243
2021 +24.2% 302
2022 +21.9% 369
2023 -1.3% 364
2024 +0.6% 366

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 285 business establishments in ZIP 97739, employing approximately 1,741 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,208,000.

285

Businesses

1,741

Employees

$73.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 83 29.1%
Retail trade 32 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 31 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 22 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.6%
Finance and insurance 12 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.5%
Manufacturing 7 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 2.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.1%

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 97739 vs 97707 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97707 Bend, OR 5,814 8.9 mi

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Pop: 33,554
97759 standard
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Pop: 6,294
97707 standard
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Pop: 38

Related Areas

Deschutes County La Pine, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97739 in? ▼
ZIP code 97739 (La Pine) 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 97739? ▼
ZIP code 97739 in La Pine, OR has a population of 11,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97739 is $58,579, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97739 is $370,500, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97739 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97739? ▼
ZIP code 97739 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 1,741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97739 are: Construction (83), Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97739 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. 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 97739? ▼
In ZIP code 97739, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 97739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97739 is 29.4 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 97739? ▼
In ZIP code 97739, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97739 is 13.8% 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.