Vale, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97918
Malheur County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,537
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,342
- Median income Near-median income area
- $298,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vale pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97918 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 97918 (Vale, OR) fell -22.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.9 in 2023 to 251.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97918 covers 1106.6 square miles in Vale, Malheur County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,537 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Boise time zone.
ZIP 97918 reports a modest median household income of $63,342 (19% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,466. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $298,100 (31% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 70.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97918.
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 97918
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vale, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97918.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 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 97918, Vale, 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
4,537
Population
1106.6
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Boise
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97918?
38.3
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.6%
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?
$63,342
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$29,466
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97918 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Vale, 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)
$63,342 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,871housing units
1,871
Total Housing Units
1,655
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1971
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
-22.0%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97918 have decreased 22.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 185 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 216 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 252 |
| 2023 | +28.0% | 323 |
| 2024 | -22.0% | 252 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 97918, employing approximately 534 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,867,000.
87
Businesses
534
Employees
$23.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.6% |
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 97918, 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 (4,537 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 97918 in?
ZIP code 97918 (Vale) 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 97918?
ZIP code 97918 in Vale, OR has a population of 4,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97918?
The median household income in ZIP 97918 is $63,342, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97918?
The median home value in ZIP 97918 is $298,100, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97918?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97918 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97918?
ZIP code 97918 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97918?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97918 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Other services (except public administration) (12), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97918?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97918 decreased by 22.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 97918?
In ZIP code 97918, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 97918?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97918 is 22.4 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 97918?
In ZIP code 97918, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97918?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97918 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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