City

Burns, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Harney County  ·  Oregon

👥4,456Population
💰$43,778Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$170,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 9.1%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic6.4%
Black0.4%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
HS Graduate1,138 (37.8%)
Some College658 (21.9%)
Associates424 (14.1%)
Bachelors407 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree384 (12.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
HS Grad37.8%
Some College21.9%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,778 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$170,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units2,247
Vacant Units315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Burns, OR

Burns is a city in Oregon, located in Harney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,456 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Burns is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,778 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Burns is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burns is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burns
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97720 4,456 $43,778 $170,600 $702 6.2% 26.3% 62.2%