Sisters, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97759
Deschutes County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,294
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $102,734
- Median income Above-median income area
- $777,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sisters pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97759 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 97759 (Sisters, OR) fell -15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.2 in 2023 to 287.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97759 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sisters, Deschutes County, Oregon, home to 6,294 residents across 999.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97759 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,734 (32% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,645. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $777,700 (80% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,394.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Deschutes County, so 97759 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 97759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sisters, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97759.
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 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 97759, Sisters, 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
6,294
Population
999.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97759?
54.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.5%
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?
$102,734
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$52,645
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97759 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Sisters, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,734 Top 16% higher than 84% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,198housing units
5,198
Total Housing Units
3,267
Occupied Units
1,931
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$777,700
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,394
Median Rent
1995
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
-15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97759 have decreased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 219 |
| 2021 | +19.5% | 261 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 316 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 339 |
| 2024 | -15.3% | 287 |
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 401 business establishments in ZIP 97759, employing approximately 3,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,122,000.
401
Businesses
3,150
Employees
$145.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 66 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
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 97759 vs 97730 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97730 | Camp Sherman, OR | 252 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97759, 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 (6,294 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 97759 in?
ZIP code 97759 (Sisters) 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 97759?
ZIP code 97759 in Sisters, OR has a population of 6,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97759?
The median household income in ZIP 97759 is $102,734, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97759?
The median home value in ZIP 97759 is $777,700, which is 180% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97759?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97759 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97759?
ZIP code 97759 has 401 business establishments employing approximately 3,150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97759?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97759 are: Construction (66), Retail trade (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97759?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97759 decreased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 97759?
In ZIP code 97759, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 97759?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97759 is 23.2 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 97759?
In ZIP code 97759, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97759?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97759 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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