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Baker County, OR
8 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Baker County, Oregon.
Population
16,840
Land area
3,068sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Baker County
Baker County at a glance
- Baker County is 88% less dense than Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,936, 27% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,600 (40% below Oregon) and median rent is $865 a month.
- Its largest cities are Baker City (10,210), Huntington (739) and Halfway (312).
Local data for Baker County, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baker County, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,936
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$285,600
Prices +8.5% in a year
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,797), Irish Americans (1,924), Scottish Americans (959).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,845
5,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,435
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $12,078 per person
PPP loans
$22.8M
526 loans, 3,251 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Baker County, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baker County, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
164
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
92
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baker County, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Baker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Baker County, OR?
- Baker City is the largest city or town in Baker County, with about 10,210 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Baker County?
- Baker County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 97814, 97819, 97833, 97834, 97837.
- What is the population of Baker County, OR?
- About 16,840 people live in Baker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Baker County?
- Baker County borders Malheur County, Union County, Washington County, ID, Wallowa County, Grant County, Adams County, ID.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023