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Heppner, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97836

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

1,983
1/sq mi
$88,591
Median income
$222,600
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97836 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2478.8 square miles in Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,983 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 97836 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97836 sits at $88,591 (14% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,016. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $222,600 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97836 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 97836

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97836.

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 97836, Heppner, 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

1,983

Population

2478.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97836?

42.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$88,591

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,016

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97836 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,591 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 43.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,065

Total Housing Units

777

Occupied Units

288

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$222,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1963

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97836 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +14.8% 199
2020 +10.3% 220
2021 +6.6% 234
2022 +18.1% 276
2024 — 337

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 97836, employing approximately 674 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,660,000.

59

Businesses

674

Employees

$37.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 11 18.6%
Retail trade 10 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.3%
Finance and insurance 5 8.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.8%
Construction 3 5.1%
Manufacturing 3 5.1%

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 Heppner, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97836 in? ▼
ZIP code 97836 (Heppner) 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 97836? ▼
ZIP code 97836 in Heppner, OR has a population of 1,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97836? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97836 is $88,591, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97836? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97836 is $222,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97836? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97836 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97836? ▼
ZIP code 97836 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97836? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97836 are: Health care and social assistance (11), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97836? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97836 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 97836? ▼
In ZIP code 97836, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97836? ▼
In ZIP code 97836, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97836? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97836 is 12.9% 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 Heppner, 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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