| ZIP Code | 97738 |
|---|---|
| City | Hines |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Harney County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 4,119 ft |
| Latitude | 43.484045 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.156464 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 394 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 273 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 285 (20.4%) |
| Bachelors | 145 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 303 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,250 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,500 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $432/mo ↓ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 872 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 872 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 97738 is located in Hines, Oregon, within Harney County. With a population of 2,187, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 97738 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97738 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $432 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 97738 is primarily White (92.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97738 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 97738 in Hines, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,187 residents, a median household income of $70,250, and a median home value of $199,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.