Boardman, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97818
Morrow County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,159
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,523
- Median income Below-median income area
- $275,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boardman pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97818 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97818 covers 204.9 square miles in Boardman, Morrow County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,159 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97818 reports a modest median household income of $61,523 (21% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,464. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $275,700 (36% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,170; owner occupancy is 63.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97818.
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 97818
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boardman, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97818.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 97818, Boardman, 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
4,159
Population
204.9
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97818?
32.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
33.0%
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?
$61,523
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$27,464
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97818 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Boardman, 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)
$61,523 28th percentile higher than 28% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,938housing units
1,938
Total Housing Units
1,745
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,170
Median Rent
1985
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2023)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97818 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.3% | 179 |
| 2020 | +11.7% | 200 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 213 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 250 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 256 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 97818, employing approximately 3,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,070,000.
93
Businesses
3,271
Employees
$175.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.5% |
| Utilities | 6 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.2% |
| Information | 3 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97818, 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 (4,159 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 97818 in?
ZIP code 97818 (Boardman) is located in Morrow County, Oregon. Morrow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morrow-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97818?
ZIP code 97818 in Boardman, OR has a population of 4,159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97818?
The median household income in ZIP 97818 is $61,523, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97818?
The median home value in ZIP 97818 is $275,700, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97818?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97818 is White at 38.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97818?
ZIP code 97818 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 3,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97818?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97818 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97818?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97818 increased by 2.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 97818?
In ZIP code 97818, 35.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 97818?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97818 is 25.8 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 97818?
In ZIP code 97818, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97818?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97818 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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