County

Harney County, OR

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Oregon

👥7,515Population
💰$53,160Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$203,333Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 0.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic5.9%
Black0.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,745 (34.3%)
Some College1,005 (19.8%)
Associates825 (16.2%)
Bachelors692 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree814 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad34.3%
Some College19.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,160 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$203,332 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units3,721
Vacant Units580

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Harney County, OR

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 Codes in Harney County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%