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Harney County
Princeton, OR
97721
97721 ZIP Code — Princeton, OR
Harney County, Oregon
ZIP code 97721 is located in
Princeton ,
Oregon ,
within Harney County .
It covers approximately 1,588.08 square miles and serves a population of
220 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97721
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $52,188. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
220
Population density
220 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
1,588.08 sq mi
Water area
22.19 sq mi
Latitude
42.7221
Longitude
-118.6605
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.0%
55.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
20.0%
27.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
13.6%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.0%
3.1%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$52,188
Median household income
$272,200
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 40 18.2% 18 and over 180 81.8% 65 and over 97 44.1% Median age 60.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.0%
55.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
20.0%
27.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
13.6%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.0%
3.1%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 28.2% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 17.6% $75k–$100k 21.2% $100k–$150k 5.9% $150k–$200k 9.4% Median income $52,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $272,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 72.9% Renter occupied 27.1% Vacant 31.5% Single-family detached 54.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 42.7% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 7.3% 1990–1999 23.4% 1980–1989 21.8% 1970–1979 14.5% 1960–1969 10.5% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 4.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 15.3% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 44.4% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 23.5% 2 vehicles 36.5% 3 or more 40.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.4% Electricity 55.3% Propane / LP gas 9.4% Wood 27.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 53 62.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 20 23.5% Female householder, no spouse 12 14.1% Households with children under 18 16 18.8% Households with seniors (65+) 57 67.1% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.5% 15.5% Married 58.2% 70.2% Separated 2.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.1% 10.7% Divorced 6.1% 3.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.4% Bachelor's or higher 19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 7.1% Elementary school 23 82.1% High school 3 10.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
62.5%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.7% Service 0.0% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 36.1% Production & transportation 6.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.9% Government 13.9% Self-employed 19.4% Unpaid family workers 2.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 38.9% Carpool 13.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 40.3% Work from home 6.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.5% Retirement income 21.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.7% High blood pressure 33.3% High cholesterol 32.3% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 19.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.5% Visited dentist 64.2% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 12.2%
Disability % Any disability 15.0% Under 18 2.5% 18–64 years 2.4% 65 and over 30.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.3% Public insurance 50.9% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 208 94.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 220 100.0% Born in same state 220 100.0% Born in different state 144 65.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 44 20% Arab 30 13.6% Dutch 17 7.7% English 15 6.8%
Ancestry Count % French 11 5% German 3 1.4% Polish 1 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 88.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97721
What city is ZIP code 97721 in?
ZIP code 97721 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97721 in?
ZIP code 97721 falls within Harney County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97721 have an older population?
44% of residents in ZIP code 97721 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97721 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 97721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97721 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 97721 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 97721?
ZIP code 97721 has an estimated population of 220 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 97721 in?
ZIP code 97721 observes the PST timezone.
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