City

Harper, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Malheur County  ·  Oregon

👥286Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$287,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
HS Graduate42 (24.6%)
Some College30 (17.5%)
Associates46 (26.9%)
Bachelors37 (21.6%)
Graduate Degree16 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 26.9%Bachelors: 21.6%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad24.6%
Some College17.5%
Associates26.9%
Bachelors21.6%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$287,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,018/mo
Total Housing Units130
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Harper, OR

Harper is a city in Oregon, located in Malheur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 286 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Harper is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Harper is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,018 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harper is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97906 286 $51,250 $287,500 $1,018 0.0% 31.0% 80.4%