97870 ZIP Code — Richland, OR

Baker County, Oregon

ZIP code 97870 is located in Richland, Oregon, within Baker County. It covers approximately 96.33 square miles and serves a population of 580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97870

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 $240,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $58,500. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 97870 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

580

population

96.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97834 Halfway (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	580
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	96.33 sq mi
Water area	2.72 sq mi
Latitude	44.7412
Longitude	-117.2630
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	49.1%	53.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	27.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

580

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$58,500

Median household income

$32,131

Per capita income

$240,200

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

262

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	11.4%
18 and over	514	88.6%
65 and over	178	30.7%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.7%

Two or more races 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	467	72.7%
Two or more races	75	11.7%
Hispanic or Latino	62	9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	5.6%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	53.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	27.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	7.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$58,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 34.8%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,200
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	35.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	42	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	111	41.4%
Households with children under 18	32	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	41.0%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	8.5%
Married	61.8%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	6.3%	23.0%
Divorced	9.7%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 35.1%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	7.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	33.3%
High school	14	13.7%
College / grad school	46	45.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.7%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Information 14.9%

Construction 7.7%

Public administration 5.9%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.8%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.0%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.2%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	27.4%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.7

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.8%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	19.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.9%
Under 18	18.2%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	62.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	566	97.6%
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)	575	99.1%
Born in same state	575	99.1%
Born in different state	374	64.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	10.3%
Italian	52	9%
English	15	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	2.4%
Polish	11	1.9%
Arab	10	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97870

What city is ZIP code 97870 in?

ZIP code 97870 is primarily assigned to Richland, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97870 in?

ZIP code 97870 falls within Baker County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97870 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 97870 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97870 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 97870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97870 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 97870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97870?

16% of residents in ZIP code 97870 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97870 in?

ZIP code 97870 observes the PST timezone.