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Union, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97883

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

2,473
4/sq mi
$65,172
Median income
$239,100
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97883 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97883 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 686.9 square miles in Union, Union County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,473 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 97883 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97883 sits at $65,172 (16% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $32,942. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $239,100 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $896 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97883 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97883 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97883

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97883.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97883, Union, 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

2,473

Population

686.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97883?

39.9

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$65,172

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,942

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97883 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,172 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,181

Total Housing Units

1,025

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$239,100

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1972

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97883 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 185
2021 +14.8% 212
2022 +15.0% 244
2023 +5.6% 257
2024 +2.3% 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 42 business establishments in ZIP 97883, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,145,000.

42

Businesses

150

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 23.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 9.5%
Retail trade 3 7.1%
Finance and insurance 3 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.1%

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

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Related Areas

Union County Union, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97883 in? ▼
ZIP code 97883 (Union) is located in Union County, Oregon. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97883? ▼
ZIP code 97883 in Union, OR has a population of 2,473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97883? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97883 is $65,172, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97883? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97883 is $239,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97883? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97883 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97883? ▼
ZIP code 97883 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97883? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97883 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97883? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97883 increased by 2.3% 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 97883? ▼
In ZIP code 97883, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 97883? ▼
In ZIP code 97883, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97883? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97883 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Union, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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