Unity, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97884

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

157
1/sq mi
$45,694
Median income
$416,700
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Unity pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97884 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97884 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.3 square miles in Unity, Baker County, Oregon. The area is home to 157 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 97884 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97884 sits at $45,694 (41% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $36,382. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $416,700 (4% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97884 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97884 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 97884, Unity, 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

157

Population

196.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97884?

69.5

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
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?

$45,694

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$36,382

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97884 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,694 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

150

Total Housing Units

49

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$416,700

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

1977

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 97884 in?
ZIP code 97884 (Unity) 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 97884?
ZIP code 97884 in Unity, OR has a population of 157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97884?
The median household income in ZIP 97884 is $45,694, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97884?
The median home value in ZIP 97884 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97884 is White at 97.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97884?
In ZIP code 97884, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 97884?
In ZIP code 97884, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97884 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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