City

Sumpter, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Oregon

👥325Population
💰$24,000Median HH Income▼ 69% below avg
🎂69.5Median Age
🏠$135,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
25–44
12%
45–64
15%
65+
42%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty29.2% ▲ 192% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
HS Graduate76 (29.2%)
Some College27 (10.4%)
Associates105 (40.4%)
Bachelors11 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree41 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 40.4%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College10.4%
Associates40.4%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,000 ▼ 69% below avg
Median Home Value$135,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units477
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
3%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Sumpter, OR

Sumpter is a city in Oregon, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 325 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.5 years.

Economically, Sumpter is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,000 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sumpter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumpter is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumpter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97877 325 $24,000 $135,900 9.3% 20.0% 95.3%