97877 ZIP Code — Sumpter, OR

Baker County, Oregon

ZIP code 97877 is located in Sumpter, Oregon, within Baker County. It covers approximately 199.58 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97877

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,043. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 76% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 34% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 97877 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

319

population

199.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97877 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97877

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97877. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sumpter	Acceptable
Sumpter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97869 Prairie City (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	199.58 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	44.7265
Longitude	-118.3338
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	80.3%	53.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	27.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	16.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.6%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

People per sq mi

69.5

Median age

$24,043

Median household income

$22,132

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

502

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	9.7%
18 and over	288	90.3%
65 and over	215	67.4%
Median age	69.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	318	99.7%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.3%	53.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	27.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	16.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.6%	7.2%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 49.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	49.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	0.6%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$24,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 41.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	68.2%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.8%
1 bedroom	33.5%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	12.0%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	9.9%
2 vehicles	68.5%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	49.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	38	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	19	11.7%
Households with children under 18	16	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	80.2%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	66.0%	69.6%
Separated	3.3%	3.0%
Widowed	16.3%	11.1%
Divorced	14.4%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 42.0%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 55.2%

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 13.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.7%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.4%
Carpool	24.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	27.6%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.9%
Retirement income	53.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	44.4%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	95.1%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	34.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	42.5%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	94.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	288	90.3%
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)	319	100.0%
Born in same state	319	100.0%
Born in different state	172	53.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	25.7%
French	36	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	6.3%
Polish	14	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97877

What city is ZIP code 97877 in?

ZIP code 97877 is primarily assigned to Sumpter, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97877 in?

ZIP code 97877 falls within Baker County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97877 have an older population?

67% of residents in ZIP code 97877 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97877 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 97877 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97877 have a large veteran population?

34% of civilians in ZIP code 97877 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97877?

30% of residents in ZIP code 97877 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97877 in?

ZIP code 97877 observes the PST timezone.