ZIP Code 97756: Population, Income, Housing

State: OR

Total population: 44,914 Household income: $87,278 Rent: $1,620

Overview

Total population

44,914

Rent

$1,620

Year built

2001

Household income

$87,278

Per capita income

$40,437

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Oregon

County

Deschutes County

City

Redmond

Total population

44,914

Adults over 25

31,820

Total households

17,511

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$87,278

Per capita income

$40,437

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,620

Year built

2001

Households that rent

30.8%

Households that own

69.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

87.1%

Black

0.4%

Asian

Two or more races

5.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

13.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

86.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

17,937 (82.6%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

3,787 (17.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

28.1%

High school graduate or GED

27.2%

Some college or associate degree

11.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 97756 with: Deschutes County, OR Bend metro area, OR Oregon United States

ZIP 97756

Total population44,914

Rent$1,620

Year built2001

Household income$87,278

Per capita income$40,437

Poverty rate9.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Deschutes County, OR

Total population206,334

Rent$1,787

Year built1998

Household income$92,758

Per capita income$53,083

Poverty rate8.8%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Bend Metro Area, OR

Total population257,814

Rent$1,697

Year built1997

Household income$89,788

Per capita income$50,147

Poverty rate9.5%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Oregon State

Total population4,254,293

Rent$1,525

Year built1981

Household income$83,011

Per capita income$45,612

Poverty rate11.9%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP97756	CountyDeschutes, OR	Metro AreaBend metro area, OR	StateOregon	CountryUnited States
Total population	44,914	206,334	257,814	4,254,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,620	$1,787	$1,697	$1,525	$1,413
Year built	2001	1998	1997	1981	1980
Household income	$87,278	$92,758	$89,788	$83,011	$80,734
Per capita income	$40,437	$53,083	$50,147	$45,612	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.6%	8.8%	9.5%	11.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%	4%

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Summary for 97756

Rent & Income

In 97756, the typical monthly rent is $1,620 and the typical household income is $87,278. Rent here is higher than Oregon, and household income is higher than Oregon. The estimated poverty rate is 9.6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.8% of households. About 46.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 97756 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 97756 — Poverty

How ZIP 97756 compares in Oregon (57 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,620	29 / 57	from lower rent	$1,022 – $2,102
Household income	$87,278	30 / 57	from higher income	$52,022 – $161,570
Poverty rate	9.6%	23 / 57	from lower poverty	5.1% – 28.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Oregon with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 97756

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 29th out of 57 ZIP Codes in Oregon. Across Oregon, figures vary from $1,022 in ZIP 97603 up to $2,102 in ZIP 97068.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 97756 stands 30th out of 57 ZIP Codes. Throughout Oregon, numbers span from $52,022 in ZIP 97401 up to $161,570 in ZIP 97229.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 23rd out of 57 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 5.1% in ZIP 97007 up to 28.5% in ZIP 97401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 97756 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,620 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 97756

Annual Household Income: $87,278

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 97756

Estimated Rate: 9.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 97756

In ZIP Code 97756, households that rent: 5,392 (30.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,392	30.8%
Owner-Occupied	12,119	69.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 97756

In ZIP Code 97756, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,526 (46.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,526	46.8%
Other renter households	2,866	53.2%
Total renter households	5,392	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 97756

Less than High School: 8,934 people (28.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,669 people (27.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,679 people (11.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,538 people (33.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 31,820

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.