PlainZIP

Umatilla, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97882

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

7,760
127/sq mi
$69,223
Median income
$244,800
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Umatilla pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
127
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97882 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Umatilla, Umatilla County, Oregon, home to 7,760 residents across 61.0 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97882 reports a modest median household income of $69,223 (11% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $29,572. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $244,800 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,152 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 97882, plus 6 more within Umatilla County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 97882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Umatilla, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97882.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 97882, Umatilla, 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

7,760

Population

61.0

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97882?

36.4

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

21.7%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%

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?

$69,223

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$29,572

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97882 ranks nationally

Umatilla, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,223 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,524

Total Housing Units

2,373

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$244,800

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,152

Median Rent

1992

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97882 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.8% 205
2021 +15.8% 237
2022 +15.4% 274
2023 +3.7% 284
2024 +7.2% 304

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 97882, employing approximately 1,305 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,961,000.

70

Businesses

1,305

Employees

$69.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 18.6%
Retail trade 11 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.3%
Wholesale trade 3 4.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97882 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97882 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97882 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97838 Hermiston, OR 25,346 4.6 mi
99346 Plymouth, WA 352 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Umatilla County

97838 standard
Hermiston, OR
Pop: 25,346
97801 standard
Pendleton, OR
Pop: 21,521
97862 standard
Milton Freewater, OR
Pop: 11,666
97875 standard
Stanfield, OR
Pop: 2,610
97868 standard
Pilot Rock, OR
Pop: 1,991
97813 standard
Athena, OR
Pop: 1,302

Related Areas

Umatilla County Umatilla, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97882 in? ▼
ZIP code 97882 (Umatilla) 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 97882? ▼
ZIP code 97882 in Umatilla, OR has a population of 7,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97882 is $69,223, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97882 is $244,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97882 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97882? ▼
ZIP code 97882 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 1,305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97882 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97882 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 97882? ▼
In ZIP code 97882, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 97882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97882 is 24.7 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 97882? ▼
In ZIP code 97882, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97882 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.