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 High-density area
- $69,223
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97882 (Umatilla, OR) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.8 in 2023 to 304.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,572. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $244,800 (43% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,152; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Umatilla County, so 97882 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 97882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Umatilla, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97882.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 97882?
36.4
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
21.7%
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?
$69,223
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$29,572
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97882 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Umatilla, 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)
$69,223 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
2,524housing units
2,524
Total Housing Units
2,373
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97882 vs 97838 →
ZIP 97882 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
- 99346 352
Plymouth (99346)
352 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97882 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97882 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
- 99346
Plymouth (99346)
$50,865 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97882, 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 (7,760 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 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.
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