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Baker City, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97814

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

12,382
6/sq mi
$64,852
Median income
$294,400
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baker City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97814 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97814 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1965.4 square miles in Baker City, Baker County, Oregon. The area is home to 12,382 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 97814 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97814 sits at $64,852 (17% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $35,301. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $294,400 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $880 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97814 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97814 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 97814

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97814.

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 97814, Baker City, 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

12,382

Population

1965.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97814?

45.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$64,852

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$35,301

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

14.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97814 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,852 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,060

Total Housing Units

5,547

Occupied Units

513

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$294,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$880

Median Rent

1965

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97814 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 210
2021 +17.2% 246
2022 +24.6% 307
2023 +0.4% 308
2024 +11.7% 344

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 431 business establishments in ZIP 97814, employing approximately 3,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,429,000.

431

Businesses

3,746

Employees

$162.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 14.8%
Construction 62 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 46 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.7%
Manufacturing 23 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.9%
Finance and insurance 21 4.9%
Wholesale trade 15 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.6%
Information 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.9%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97814 in? ▼
ZIP code 97814 (Baker City) is located in Baker County, Oregon. Baker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baker-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97814? ▼
ZIP code 97814 in Baker City, OR has a population of 12,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97814? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97814 is $64,852, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97814? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97814 is $294,400, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97814? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97814 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97814? ▼
ZIP code 97814 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 3,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97814? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97814 are: Retail trade (64), Construction (62), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97814? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97814 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 97814? ▼
In ZIP code 97814, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 97814? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97814 is 14.6 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 97814? ▼
In ZIP code 97814, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97814? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97814 is 14.0% 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 Baker City, OR

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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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