Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 331 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,343 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 3,545 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 3,654 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,137 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,158 (17.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,109 ▼ 34% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,479 ▼ 19% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $814/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,646 |
| Vacant Units | 1,611 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Malheur County is located in Oregon and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 31,714 residents. With a median age of 35.31, it is a relatively young county.
Malheur County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,108 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Malheur County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $224,479 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $813. Homeownership rates are high at 63.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Malheur County are majority White (60.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Malheur County, OR is a working-class area in Oregon. The 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97901 | Adrian | 762 | $55,000 | $442,900 | $758 | 1.0% | 42.4% |
| 97902 | Arock | 26 | $38,333 | — | — | 0.0% | 84.6% |
| 97906 | Harper | 286 | $51,250 | $287,500 | $1,018 | 0.0% | 31.0% |
| 97910 | Jordan Valley | 675 | $68,472 | $190,000 | $686 | 2.0% | 34.4% |
| 97911 | Juntura | 41 | $26,875 | — | $275 | 0.0% | 10.7% |
| 97913 | Nyssa | 5,544 | $46,741 | $196,800 | $793 | 8.5% | 28.8% |
| 97914 | Ontario | 19,879 | $48,442 | $220,600 | $813 | 4.8% | 27.0% |
| 97917 | Riverside | 50 | $125,278 | — | — | 0.0% | 26.5% |
| 97918 | Vale | 4,358 | $57,647 | $240,900 | $864 | 3.5% | 36.1% |