PlainZIP

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
$61,523
Median income
$275,700
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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 Oregon average), while per-capita income is $27,464. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. Median home value sits at $275,700 (36% below the state average), median rent at $1,170 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97818 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 97818?

32.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

33.0%

Foreign-Born

White 38.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%

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

$27,464

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97818 ranks nationally

Boardman, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,523 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

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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 35.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,938

Total Housing Units

1,745

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$275,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Morrow County Boardman, OR Oregon

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.