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ZIP Code 97914

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

19,205
29/sq mi
$50,857
Median income
$249,200
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97914 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 662.2 square miles in Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon. The area is home to 19,205 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the Boise time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97914 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97914 sits at $50,857 (35% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $23,627. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $249,200 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $826 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97914 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97914 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 97914

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97914.

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 97914, Ontario, 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

19,205

Population

662.2

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97914?

37.1

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%

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?

$50,857

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$23,627

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97914 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,857 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,673

Total Housing Units

6,039

Occupied Units

634

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$249,200

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$826

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97914 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.4% 188
2021 +23.9% 233
2022 +19.9% 279
2023 +1.4% 283
2024 +4.1% 295

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 526 business establishments in ZIP 97914, employing approximately 7,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,860,000.

526

Businesses

7,257

Employees

$300.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 90 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 73 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.7%
Construction 34 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 6.5%
Wholesale trade 27 5.1%
Finance and insurance 26 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.8%
Manufacturing 15 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 2.9%
Information 7 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97914 in? ▼
ZIP code 97914 (Ontario) 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 97914? ▼
ZIP code 97914 in Ontario, OR has a population of 19,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97914? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97914 is $50,857, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97914? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97914 is $249,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97914? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97914 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97914? ▼
ZIP code 97914 has 526 business establishments employing approximately 7,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97914? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97914 are: Retail trade (95), Health care and social assistance (90), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97914? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97914 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 97914? ▼
In ZIP code 97914, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 97914? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97914 is 16.2 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 97914? ▼
In ZIP code 97914, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97914? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97914 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ontario, 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.
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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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