Sumpter, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97877

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

283
1/sq mi
$25,662
Median income
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sumpter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97877 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97877 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 566.0 square miles in Sumpter, Baker County, Oregon. The area is home to 283 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 97877 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97877 sits at $25,662 (67% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $22,559. The poverty rate stands at 36.9% and the unemployment rate at 16.7%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97877 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97877 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 97877, Sumpter, 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

283

Population

566.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97877?

69.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
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 1.0%
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?

$25,662

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$22,559

Per Capita Income

36.9%

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97877 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,662 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

497

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 97877, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $636,000.

9

Businesses

25

Employees

$636K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 55.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97877 in?
ZIP code 97877 (Sumpter) 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 97877?
ZIP code 97877 in Sumpter, OR has a population of 283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97877?
The median household income in ZIP 97877 is $25,662, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97877?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97877 is White at 99.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97877?
ZIP code 97877 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97877?
In ZIP code 97877, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 97877?
In ZIP code 97877, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97877?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97877 is 36.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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