The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97722 sells for about $128,100, or $145 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 97722 — Diamond
The housing market in 97722 is extremely limited and rural, characterized by very low transaction volume and stable, low-cost property values. Market activity is driven by local agricultural needs rather than speculative investment or residential development. Data is sparse due to the remote nature of the Diamond, Oregon area.
This area is best suited for those seeking extreme rural isolation, ranching opportunities, or a remote lifestyle away from urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 97722, Harney County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is subject to high wildfire risk typical of the high desert environment in Harney County.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture and ranching with very limited infrastructure or commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Harney County based on the real market value of the property, with rates determined by local taxing districts including schools and county services.
The area is characterized by vast open spaces, proximity to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and remote outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is extremely thin with very few available units and limited turnover.
The local economy is almost exclusively tied to agricultural production and livestock ranching.
Transportation is limited to rural state highways with no public transit infrastructure.
There is no significant residential or commercial development pipeline in this remote rural area.
The Harney County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes based on state-mandated appraisal cycles.
Parcels are served by rural fire protection districts and local school districts covering vast geographic areas.
Property insurance availability is constrained due to high wildfire risk, often requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles for 97722.
- Kiger Gorge Overlook4.911.3 mi
- Steens Mountain Wilderness4.89.2 mi
- Kiger Gorge Overlook4.911.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A massive protected area known for birdwatching and diverse high-desert wildlife.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.