Oxbow, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97840

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

98
0/sq mi
$85,469
Median income
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oxbow pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
11%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97840 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 326.7 square miles in Oxbow, Baker County, Oregon. The area is home to 98 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Boise time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97840 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97840 sits at $85,469 (10% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $45,989. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $420 per month, and 11.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97840 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97840 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 97840, Oxbow, 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

98

Population

326.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97840?

37.2

Median Age

65.4%

Male

34.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
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?

$85,469

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$45,989

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97840 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,469 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 28.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

94

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 11.3%
Renter 88.7%

$420

Median Rent

1964

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 97840 in?
ZIP code 97840 (Oxbow) 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 97840?
ZIP code 97840 in Oxbow, OR has a population of 98 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97840?
The median household income in ZIP 97840 is $85,469, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97840?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97840 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97840?
In ZIP code 97840, 28.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 97840?
In ZIP code 97840, approximately 11.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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