NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 97836

OR · Population: 2,176

C+
54/100
17
F
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
Zip 97836, OR — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 97836

Zip code 97836 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 2,176 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $46,931, with home values near $280,700 and rents around $700/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$46,931
Home Value
$280,700
Rent
$700/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
13.9%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
61.4%
Rent Burden
17.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).