Checked
Bend, OR
City in Deschutes County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97702, 97703.
Population
103,390
Land area
35.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,940
ZIP codes
2
Bend and its ZIP codes
Bend at a glance
- Bend is about 66 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $96,394, 16% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $718,400 (50% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,883 a month.
Local data for Bend, OR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools36
- Colleges4
- Libraries2
- Banks32
- Post Offices4
- Parks88
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants471
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Bend, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,394
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$718,400
Median rent
$1,883/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
52.9%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,178), Irish Americans (14,576), Mexican Americans (6,968).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Deschutes County. PPP loans are for Bend.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,304
93,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,344 per person
PPP loans
$107M
1,782 loans, 12,179 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bend, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home24.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bend, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
149
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bend, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bend
2 in or overlapping Bend. Population shown
Cities near Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TetherowCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Seventh MountainCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Deschutes River WoodsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.1 |
| TumaloCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.7 |
| PronghornCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| Eagle CrestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| SunriverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.8 |
| RedmondCity | 16 mi | 18.6 |
| Three RiversCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.5 |
| SistersCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| TerrebonneCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Crooked River RanchCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 20.7 |
| Black Butte RanchCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.2 |
| La PineCity | 27 mi | 7.1 |
| Prineville Lake AcresCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| PrinevilleCity | 28 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bend, OR in?
- Bend is in Deschutes County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Bend, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bend include 97702, 97703.
- What is the population of Bend, OR?
- About 103,390 people live in Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bend?
- Nearby places include Tetherow (3.3 mi), Seventh Mountain (5.1 mi), Deschutes River Woods (6 mi), Tumalo (6.7 mi), Pronghorn (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023