Hermiston, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97838
Umatilla County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,346
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,599
- Median income Near-median income area
- $306,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hermiston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97838 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97838 (Hermiston, OR) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.6 in 2023 to 262.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97838 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon, with 25,346 residents across 426.0 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97838 reports a modest median household income of $69,599 (11% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,369. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $306,500 (29% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,107; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Umatilla County, so 97838 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 97838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hermiston, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97838.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 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 97838, Hermiston, 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
25,346
Population
426.0
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97838?
34.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
17.4%
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?
$69,599
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,369
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97838 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Hermiston, 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)
$69,599 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
10,574housing units
10,574
Total Housing Units
9,894
Occupied Units
680
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,107
Median Rent
1987
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97838 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 195 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 223 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 262 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 260 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 263 |
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 659 business establishments in ZIP 97838, employing approximately 10,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $582,605,000.
659
Businesses
10,898
Employees
$582.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 83 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97838 vs 97882 →
ZIP 97838 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97838
Hermiston (97838)
25,346 residents
- 97882 7,760
Umatilla (97882)
7,760 residents
- 97875 2,610
Stanfield (97875)
2,610 residents
- 99346 352
Plymouth (99346)
352 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97838 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97838 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97838
Hermiston (97838)
$69,599 median income
- 97882
Umatilla (97882)
$69,223 median income
- 97875
Stanfield (97875)
$57,451 median income
- 99346
Plymouth (99346)
$50,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97838 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97838, 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 (25,346 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 97838 in?
ZIP code 97838 (Hermiston) is located in Umatilla County, Oregon. Umatilla County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/umatilla-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97838?
ZIP code 97838 in Hermiston, OR has a population of 25,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97838?
The median household income in ZIP 97838 is $69,599, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97838?
The median home value in ZIP 97838 is $306,500, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97838 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97838?
ZIP code 97838 has 659 business establishments employing approximately 10,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97838 are: Retail trade (92), Construction (83), Health care and social assistance (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97838?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97838 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 97838?
In ZIP code 97838, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 97838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97838 is 19.2 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 97838?
In ZIP code 97838, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97838 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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