City

Baker City, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Oregon

👥12,829Population
💰$59,736Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$254,400Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,229 (24.7%)
Some College1,538 (17.1%)
Associates1,190 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,277 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree2,722 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College17.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,736 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$254,400 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units6,254
Vacant Units590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Baker City, OR

Baker City is a city in Oregon, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,829 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Baker City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,736 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Baker City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baker City is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.12%).

Baker City, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Baker City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97814 12,829 $59,736 $254,400 $825 4.4% 44.4% 74.0%