PlainZIP

Nyssa, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97913

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

5,531
3/sq mi
$55,921
Median income
$240,600
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nyssa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97913 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97913 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon, home to 5,531 residents across 1784.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.

ZIP 97913 reports a modest median household income of $55,921 (28% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $24,620. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $240,600 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $803 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 97913's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 97913

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nyssa, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97913.

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 97913, Nyssa, 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

5,531

Population

1784.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97913?

28.2

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%

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?

$55,921

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$24,620

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97913 ranks nationally

Nyssa, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,921 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,080

Total Housing Units

1,744

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$240,600

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1962

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97913 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +18.5% 210
2021 +20.1% 253
2022 +18.4% 299
2023 +0.9% 302
2024 +1.8% 307

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 97913, employing approximately 550 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,309,000.

70

Businesses

550

Employees

$23.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 14.3%
Retail trade 10 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.6%
Manufacturing 4 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97913 in? ▼
ZIP code 97913 (Nyssa) is located in Malheur County, Oregon. Malheur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/malheur-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97913? ▼
ZIP code 97913 in Nyssa, OR has a population of 5,531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97913? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97913 is $55,921, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97913? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97913 is $240,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97913? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97913 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97913? ▼
ZIP code 97913 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97913? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97913 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97913? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97913 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 97913? ▼
In ZIP code 97913, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 97913? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97913 is 24.6 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 97913? ▼
In ZIP code 97913, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97913? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97913 is 23.6% 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.