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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
$102,734
Median income
$777,700
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 999.0 square miles in Sisters, Deschutes County, Oregon. The area is home to 6,294 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 97759 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97759 sits at $102,734 (32% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $52,645. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $777,700 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $1,394 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Deschutes County, so you can benchmark 97759 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97759.

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 97759, Sisters, 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

6,294

Population

999.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97759?

54.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$52,645

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97759 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,734 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,198

Total Housing Units

3,267

Occupied Units

1,931

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$777,700

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Sisters, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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