Ontario, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97914
Malheur County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,205
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,857
- Median income Below-median income area
- $249,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97914 (Ontario, OR) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.2 in 2023 to 294.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97914 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon, home to 19,205 residents across 662.2 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 97914 reports a modest median household income of $50,857 (35% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,627. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $249,200 (42% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $826; owner occupancy is 60.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97914.
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 97914
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ontario, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97914.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction 34
Construction
34 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 97914, Ontario, 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
19,205
Population
662.2
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97914?
37.1
Median Age
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$50,857
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$23,627
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97914 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Ontario, 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)
$50,857 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
6,673housing units
6,673
Total Housing Units
6,039
Occupied Units
634
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,200
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97914, 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 (19,205 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 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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