| ZIP Code | 97914 |
|---|---|
| City | Ontario |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Malheur County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 2,346 ft |
| Latitude | 44.111552 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.079858 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 204 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,507 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 2,508 (21.3%) |
| Associates | 2,367 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,264 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,911 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,442 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,600 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $813/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,730 |
| Vacant Units | 769 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 769 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 97914 is located in Ontario, Oregon, within Malheur County. With a population of 19,879, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 97914 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,442 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97914 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $813 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 97914 is majority White (57.32%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97914 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 97914 in Ontario, OR is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,879 residents, a median household income of $48,442, and a median home value of $220,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.