NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 97834

OR · Population: 1,431

C+
53/100
17
F
Safety
40
C
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
Zip 97834, OR — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 97834

Zip code 97834 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 1,431 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $42,609, with home values near $304,700 and rents around $794/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$42,609
Home Value
$304,700
Rent
$794/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
25.4%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
64.2%
Rent Burden
22.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).