Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.4% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,019 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 1,872 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 1,903 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 1,686 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,306 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,246 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,331 ▼ 10% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $841/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,836 |
| Vacant Units | 1,511 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Baker County is located in Oregon and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,920 residents. With a median age of 47.22, it is a mature county.
Baker County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,246 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Baker County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $251,331 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $840. Homeownership rates are high at 72.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Baker County are primarily White (88.73%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Baker County, OR is a solidly middle-class area in Oregon. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97814 | Baker City | 12,829 | $59,736 | $254,400 | $825 | 4.4% | 44.4% |
| 97819 | Bridgeport | 16 | $38,750 | $115,600 | — | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| 97833 | Haines | 806 | $98,906 | $415,600 | $1,549 | 5.2% | 53.4% |
| 97834 | Halfway | 1,298 | $39,115 | $249,500 | $797 | 2.6% | 46.5% |
| 97907 | Huntington | 775 | $34,375 | $114,600 | $661 | 4.3% | 17.7% |
| 97840 | Oxbow | 135 | $90,714 | — | $421 | 0.0% | 56.3% |
| 97870 | Richland | 529 | $56,625 | $201,900 | $625 | 9.4% | 25.3% |
| 97877 | Sumpter | 325 | $24,000 | $135,900 | — | 9.3% | 20.0% |
| 97884 | Unity | 91 | $51,250 | $277,800 | — | 0.0% | 19.3% |