97720 ZIP Code — Burns, OR

Harney County, Oregon

ZIP code 97720 is located in Burns, Oregon, within Harney County. It covers approximately 1,167.39 square miles and serves a population of 4,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97720

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $42,167. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 97720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,406

population

1,167.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burns	Acceptable
Burns	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,406
Population density	4,406 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	1,167.39 sq mi
Water area	58.61 sq mi
Latitude	43.5285
Longitude	-118.7600
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	55.7%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	27.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.1%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,406

Population

4,406

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$42,167

Median household income

$24,386

Per capita income

$150,700

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,544

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

129

5–9

134

106

10–14

111

15–19

102

143

20–24

150

230

25–34

240

220

35–44

230

237

45–54

248

107

55–59

112

237

60–64

248

346

65–74

361

182

75–84

191

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	809	18.4%
18 and over	3,597	81.6%
65 and over	1,139	25.9%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,894	86.4%
Two or more races	413	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	100	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	1.4%
Black or African American	23	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	55.7%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	27.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.1%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$42,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,700
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	58.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	19.4%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	15.1%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	821	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	102	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	374	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	547	29.7%
Households with children under 18	396	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	735	39.9%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	18.6%
Married	47.4%	48.8%
Separated	1.0%	2.3%
Widowed	4.6%	11.4%
Divorced	10.6%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	9.8%
Kindergarten	62	7.6%
Elementary school	364	44.6%
High school	195	23.9%
College / grad school	116	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Public administration 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Other services 4.3%

Professional & management 2.6%

Construction 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.7%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	5.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 1.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,220	95.8%
Spanish	43	1.0%
Other Indo-European	35	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,294	97.5%
Born in same state	4,246	96.4%
Born in different state	2,529	57.4%
Foreign born	48	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	112	2.5%
Not a US citizen	26	23.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	468	10.6%
French	434	9.9%
Arab	413	9.4%
Polish	151	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	92	2.1%
German	74	1.7%
Dutch	31	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	89.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97720

What city is ZIP code 97720 in?

ZIP code 97720 is primarily assigned to Burns, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97720 in?

ZIP code 97720 falls within Harney County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97720 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97720 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97720 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 97720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97720?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97720?

The median home value in ZIP code 97720 is $150,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 97720 in?

ZIP code 97720 observes the PST timezone.