Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,745 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 1,005 (19.8%) |
| Associates | 825 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 692 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 814 (16%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,160 ▼ 30% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,332 ▼ 27% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $628/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,721 |
| Vacant Units | 580 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Harney County is located in Oregon and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,515 residents. With a median age of 46.01, it is a mature county.
Harney County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,159 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Harney County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $203,332 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $627. Homeownership rates are high at 67.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Harney County are primarily White (85.34%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Harney County, OR is a working-class area in Oregon. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97720 | Burns | 4,456 | $43,778 | $170,600 | $702 | 6.2% | 26.3% |
| 97732 | Crane | 186 | $2,499 | — | $531 | 0.0% | 9.6% |
| 97904 | Drewsey | 187 | $51,755 | $595,800 | — | 0.0% | 51.3% |
| 97710 | Fields | 53 | $50,000 | $240,600 | — | 4.6% | 38.0% |
| 97736 | Frenchglen | 86 | $181,875 | $1,083,300 | — | 0.0% | 35.6% |
| 97738 | Hines | 2,187 | $70,250 | $199,500 | $432 | 1.1% | 32.0% |
| 97721 | Princeton | 262 | $65,417 | — | $1,069 | 19.0% | 53.5% |