City

Nyssa, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Malheur County  ·  Oregon

👥5,544Population
💰$46,741Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂28.7Median Age
🏠$196,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.5%Hispanic: 51.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White46.5%
Hispanic51.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
26%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.7%)
HS Graduate811 (31.4%)
Some College519 (20.1%)
Associates439 (17%)
Bachelors358 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree386 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College20.1%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,741 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$196,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$793/mo
Total Housing Units2,104
Vacant Units329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Nyssa, OR

Nyssa is a city in Oregon, located in Malheur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,544 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.7 years.

Economically, Nyssa is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,741 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Nyssa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $793 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nyssa is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nyssa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97913 5,544 $46,741 $196,800 $793 8.5% 28.8% 61.4%