Hereford, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97837

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

95
0/sq mi
$91,700
Median home value
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hereford pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 316.7 square miles in Hereford, Baker County, Oregon. The area is home to 95 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 97837 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97837 sits at -, while per-capita income is $23,382. The poverty rate stands at 30.8% and the unemployment rate at 19.4%. On housing, the median home value is $91,700 (79% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97837 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 →

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 97837, Hereford, 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

95

Population

316.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97837?

52.5

Median Age

61.5%

Male

38.5%

Female

24.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$23,382

Per Capita Income

30.8%

Poverty Rate

19.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

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

What does housing look like?

66

Total Housing Units

52

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$91,700

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97837 in?
ZIP code 97837 (Hereford) 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 97837?
ZIP code 97837 in Hereford, OR has a population of 95 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97837?
The median home value in ZIP 97837 is $91,700, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97837 is White at 83.3%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97837?
In ZIP code 97837, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% 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 97837?
In ZIP code 97837, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97837 is 30.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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