97838 — Hermiston, OR Home Values
Typical home value $348,686 as of June 2026 · 2nd of 13 in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 97838, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 97838 compares in the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR area
ZIP code 97838 (Hermiston, OR) has a typical home value of $348,686 as of June 2026, ranking 2nd of 13 ZIP codes tracked in the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR area, more expensive than about 92% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +22.3%, from $285,060 in June 2021 to $348,686 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 19.7× the annual rent ($1,478/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Hermiston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 97838 has a population of 27,979, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 51.1% White, 41.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% two or more races, 1.4% Asian, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary School | 300 E Catherine Ave, Hermiston, OR | 0.5 mi |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | 650 W Standard Ave, Hermiston, OR | 0.7 mi |
| Loma Vista Elementary | 2095 NE 10th St, Hermiston, OR | 1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97838?
$348,686 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 97838 an expensive ZIP code in the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR area?
97838 ranks 2nd of 13 ZIP codes in the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR area by typical home value, more expensive than about 92% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 97838 changed over the past year?
+0.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 97838?
The typical home price is 19.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,478/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 97838?
27,979, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 97838?
Sunset Elementary School (0.5 mi), Rocky Heights Elementary School (0.7 mi), Loma Vista Elementary (1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 97838?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.