97814 ZIP Code — Baker City, OR

Baker County, Oregon

ZIP code 97814 is located in Baker City, Oregon, within Baker County. It covers approximately 828.68 square miles and serves a population of 12,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97814

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,361. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97814 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,636

population

828.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97814 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97814

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baker City	Acceptable
Baker City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97833 Haines (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,636
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	828.68 sq mi
Water area	5.04 sq mi
Latitude	44.8201
Longitude	-117.7530
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	53.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	16.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.6%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,636

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$55,361

Median household income

$33,092

Per capita income

$232,900

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

4,728

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

361

Under 5

338

326

5–9

305

470

10–14

441

284

15–19

266

310

20–24

290

719

25–34

674

815

35–44

764

677

45–54

633

340

55–59

319

572

60–64

535

901

65–74

844

459

75–84

429

291

85+

273

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,678	21.2%
18 and over	9,958	78.8%
65 and over	3,197	25.3%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,497	88.1%
Two or more races	488	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	419	3.2%
Other race	268	2.1%
Black or African American	189	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	131	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	0.3%
Asian	28	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	53.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	16.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.6%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$55,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 22.4%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,900
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	33.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.3%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	9.9%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,463	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	352	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,056	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,433	27.0%
Households with children under 18	1,254	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,165	40.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	22.0%
Married	49.8%	51.9%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	4.0%	11.0%
Divorced	14.2%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	196	7.5%
Kindergarten	54	2.1%
Elementary school	1,219	46.8%
High school	609	23.4%
College / grad school	527	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Retail trade 13.8%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Public administration 8.6%

Professional & management 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,221	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,937	94.5%
Spanish	93	0.8%
Other Indo-European	69	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	15	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,374	97.9%
Born in same state	12,297	97.3%
Born in different state	6,532	51.7%
Foreign born	77	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	262	2.1%
Not a US citizen	145	55.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,581	12.5%
Italian	1,245	9.9%
Arab	716	5.7%
Polish	335	2.7%
Dutch	170	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	165	1.3%
Irish	30	0.2%
German	21	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97814

What city is ZIP code 97814 in?

ZIP code 97814 is primarily assigned to Baker City, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97814 in?

ZIP code 97814 falls within Baker County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97814 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 97814 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97814 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 97814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97814 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97814 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97814?

ZIP code 97814 has an estimated population of 12,636 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97814 in?

ZIP code 97814 observes the PST timezone.