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Harney County
Hines, OR
97738
97738 ZIP Code — Hines, OR
Harney County, Oregon
ZIP code 97738 is located in
Hines ,
Oregon ,
within Harney County .
It covers approximately 253.41 square miles and serves a population of
2,226 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97738
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,438. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Hines
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,226
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
253.41 sq mi
Water area
2.57 sq mi
Latitude
43.3194
Longitude
-119.3684
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.2%
55.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
38.8%
27.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
13.6%
23.2%
Over $200k
8.5%
3.1%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$57,438
Median household income
$212,600
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 523 23.5% 18 and over 1,703 76.5% 65 and over 478 21.5% Median age 40.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,944 82.7% Two or more races 263 11.2% Hispanic or Latino 125 5.3% Other race 10 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.3% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.2%
55.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
38.8%
27.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
13.6%
23.2%
Over $200k
8.5%
3.1%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.8% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 13.4% $25k–$35k 14.1% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 8.6% Median income $57,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $212,600 Median rent / month $511 Owner occupied 76.3% Renter occupied 23.7% Vacant 5.3% Single-family detached 74.5% Large apartment buildings 11.9% Mobile homes 9.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.1% 2000–2009 11.0% 1990–1999 18.7% 1980–1989 2.9% 1970–1979 16.8% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 17.8% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 11.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 14.4% 2 bedrooms 17.5% 3 bedrooms 48.6% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.8% 1 vehicle 15.9% 2 vehicles 43.7% 3 or more 30.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 57.9% Propane / LP gas 4.7% Fuel oil 14.2% Wood 20.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 538 60.1% Cohabiting couple 6 0.7% Male householder, no spouse 150 16.8% Female householder, no spouse 201 22.5% Households with children under 18 314 35.1% Households with seniors (65+) 335 37.4% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.7% 12.0% Married 64.0% 68.9% Separated 3.4% 2.8% Widowed 5.3% 12.6% Divorced 6.6% 3.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.3%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 35 7.6% Kindergarten 38 8.2% Elementary school 253 54.6% High school 89 19.2% College / grad school 48 10.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
15.6%
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Public administration
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.5% Service 26.7% Sales & office 13.8% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 13.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.4% Government 27.8% Self-employed 19.2% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.5% Carpool 13.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.1% Work from home 2.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 11.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
32.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 15.4% Supplemental Security 10.9% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 20.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.3% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 32.7% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 21.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.8% Visited dentist 62.4% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 15.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 192 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.5% Under 18 4.4% 18–64 years 10.9% 65 and over 55.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.5% Public insurance 45.1% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,094 94.1% Spanish 8 0.4% Other Indo-European 8 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,221 99.8% Born in same state 2,217 99.6% Born in different state 1,407 63.2% Foreign born 4 0.2% Naturalized citizen 5 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 195 8.8% Italian 179 8% French 173 7.8% English 82 3.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 71 3.2% Dutch 31 1.4% German 15 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97738
What city is ZIP code 97738 in?
ZIP code 97738 is primarily assigned to Hines, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97738 in?
ZIP code 97738 falls within Harney County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97738 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 97738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97738 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97738 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 97738?
ZIP code 97738 has an estimated population of 2,226 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97738?
The median household income in ZIP code 97738 is $57,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97738 in?
ZIP code 97738 observes the PST timezone.
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