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Malheur County
Harper, OR
97906
97906 ZIP Code — Harper, OR
Malheur County, Oregon
ZIP code 97906 is located in
Harper ,
Oregon ,
within Malheur County .
It covers approximately 1,418.74 square miles and serves a population of
322 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97906
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 $216,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($50,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 97906 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
322
Population density
322 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
1,418.74 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
43.7907
Longitude
-117.4846
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
55.8%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
29.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
12.5%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.3%
2.5%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,625
Median household income
$216,700
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 36.3% 18 and over 205 63.7% 65 and over 41 12.7% Median age 30.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 313 97.2% Two or more races 9 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
55.8%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
29.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
12.5%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.3%
2.5%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 14.5% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 13.6% $75k–$100k 5.5% $100k–$150k 10.0% $150k–$200k 5.5% $200k+ 16.4% Median income $50,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $216,700 Median rent / month $933 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 21.4% Single-family detached 79.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 5.7% 1990–1999 11.4% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 10.0% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 10.7% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 25.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 20.0% 3 bedrooms 57.1% 4 bedrooms 5.0% 5+ bedrooms 9.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.5% 1 vehicle 14.5% 2 vehicles 39.1% 3 or more 41.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 35.5% Propane / LP gas 20.0% Fuel oil 14.5% Wood 23.6% No fuel used 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 70 63.6% Cohabiting couple 2 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 16 14.5% Female householder, no spouse 22 20.0% Households with children under 18 34 30.9% Households with seniors (65+) 28 25.5% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.1% 8.9% Married 71.4% 70.3% Separated 0.0% 4.0% Widowed 2.9% 6.9% Divorced 8.6% 9.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.3%
Graduate / professional
1.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.8% Bachelor's or higher 12.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 20 22.7% Elementary school 62 70.5% High school 2 2.3% College / grad school 4 4.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
41.8%
Education & healthcare
14.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Public administration
2.7%
Professional & management
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 17.1% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 19.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.0% Government 19.2% Self-employed 19.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.1% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 4.3% Walk 8.6% Work from home 21.4% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 27.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.1% Retirement income 7.3% Supplemental Security 0.9% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 17.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.8% High blood pressure 38.5% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 62.3% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 18.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 8.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 36.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.6% Public insurance 24.2% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 288 89.4% 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) 318 98.8% Born in same state 318 98.8% Born in different state 142 44.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 1.2% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 90 28% French 23 7.1% English 13 4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 12 3.7% Polish 3 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.2% Internet access 82.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97906
What city is ZIP code 97906 in?
ZIP code 97906 is primarily assigned to Harper, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97906 in?
ZIP code 97906 falls within Malheur County, Oregon.
Is ZIP code 97906 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 97906 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97906?
12% 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 population of ZIP code 97906?
ZIP code 97906 has an estimated population of 322 residents.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97906?
The median household income in ZIP code 97906 is $50,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97906 in?
ZIP code 97906 observes the MST timezone.
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