97701 ZIP Code — Bend, OR
Deschutes County, Oregon
ZIP code 97701 is located in Bend, Oregon, within Deschutes County. It covers approximately 311.78 square miles and serves a population of 41,577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.
About ZIP code 97701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $488,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
The gap between median ($71,927) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,577
population
311.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bend | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97702 Bend (7.9 mi)
97756 Redmond (12.9 mi)
97739 La Pine (13.2 mi)
97703 Bend (13.4 mi)
97753 Powell Butte (16.5 mi)
97707 Bend (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,577 |
| Population density | 133 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 311.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0868 |
| Longitude | -121.2574 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 541/458 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.3% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 23.4% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
41,577
Population
133
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$71,927
Median household income
$41,743
Per capita income
$488,200
Median home value
$1,618
Median monthly rent
53.7%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
10,428
Housing units
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,033
Under 5
996
1,328
5–9
1,279
1,158
10–14
1,116
1,540
15–19
1,483
1,342
20–24
1,292
3,653
25–34
3,520
2,715
35–44
2,616
2,678
45–54
2,579
857
55–59
825
1,144
60–64
1,103
2,186
65–74
2,106
997
75–84
960
545
85+
526
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,817 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 32,760 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,320 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Asian
2%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,384 | 86.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,509 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,675 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 850 | 2% |
| Other race | 486 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 230 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.3% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 23.4% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.9% |
| Median income | $71,927 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
4.9%
$300k–$500k
41.1%
$500k–$1M
43.1%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $488,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,618 |
| Owner occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter occupied | 46.3% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.8% |
| Electricity | 46.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 4.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,265 | 41.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,009 | 11.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,849 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,413 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,941 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,260 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 27.2% |
| Married | 43.1% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 16.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
17.3%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 434 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 418 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,760 | 42.4% |
| High school | 2,223 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,038 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Retail trade
17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.2% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 26.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.7% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 13.9% |
| Other means | 4.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
29.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 14.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,259 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.6% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,548 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 747 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 578 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 37 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,282 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 39,006 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,246 | 41.5% |
| Foreign born | 276 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,295 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,172 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,282 | 12.7% |
| French | 4,701 | 11.3% |
| Polish | 1,374 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 1,351 | 3.2% |
| English | 575 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 575 | 1.4% |
| German | 283 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 196 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97701
What city is ZIP code 97701 in?
ZIP code 97701 is primarily assigned to Bend, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97701 in?
ZIP code 97701 falls within Deschutes County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97701?
The median home value in ZIP code 97701 is $488,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 97701?
ZIP code 97701 has an estimated population of 41,577 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97701?
The median household income in ZIP code 97701 is $71,927, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97701 in?
ZIP code 97701 observes the PST timezone.