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ZIP Code 97828

Wallowa, Oregon

FIPS 97828

Juniper

ZIP Code 97828 is in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$397,400

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.9

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,522

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$397,400

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$2,398

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.75

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$888

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.2%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

40

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

203.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

19

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.9

Higher than 94%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 97828: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97828?
The median home value in ZIP Code 97828 is $397,400, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97828?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97828 is $2,398, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 97828 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 97828 cost about 6.75× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97828?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97828 is $888 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97828?
Home prices in ZIP Code 97828 have moved 52% over the past five years (-7.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97828?
ZIP Code 97828 averages 46.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 97828 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 97828's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.9 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →