PlainZIP

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
$63,342
Median income
$298,100
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97918 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1106.6 square miles in Vale, Malheur County, Oregon. The area is home to 4,537 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 97918 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97918 sits at $63,342 (19% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $29,466. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $298,100 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97918 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97918 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 97918

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97918.

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 97918, Vale, 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

4,537

Population

1106.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Boise

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97918?

38.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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

$29,466

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97918 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,342 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,871

Total Housing Units

1,655

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$298,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Vale, 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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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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