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 Low-density area
- $88,591
- Median income Above-median income area
- $222,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 2478.8 square miles in Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,983 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97836 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,591 (14% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,016. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $222,600 (49% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 60.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97836.
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 97836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heppner, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97836.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 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 97836, Heppner, 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
1,983
Population
2478.8
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97836?
42.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.9%
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?
$88,591
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,016
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97836 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Heppner, 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)
$88,591 Top 29% higher than 71% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,065housing units
1,065
Total Housing Units
777
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,600
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97836, 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 (1,983 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 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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