Zip code 97836: Heppner, Oregon

Q: What city is zip code 97836?

97836 is assigned to Heppner, Oregon. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 97836 in?

97836 is in Morrow County, Oregon.

Q: What is the population of 97836?

About 1,998 people live in 97836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 97836?

The median household income in 97836 is $88,591.

Q: What zip codes are near 97836?

The closest zip codes to 97836 are 97839, 97843, 97826, 97868, 97880.

Residential delivery areaMorrow CountyPacific Time

Population

1,998

Median household income

$89K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$223K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$850/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

945 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 97836

97836 is a rural zip code in Heppner, Oregon (Morrow County), covering 945 sq mi of land. About 1,998 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 42.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $88,591 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $222,600, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $850 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.6 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 97836 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers34.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · OR 14.5%27th of 393 in OR
Self-employed workers20.2%
98th
U.S. 10% · OR 11.1%70th of 393 in OR
Housing vacancy27%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · OR 7.5%59th of 392 in OR
Residents under 1827.4%
88th
U.S. 22% · OR 19.9%23rd of 395 in OR
Median age42.1
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · OR 40.4245th of 395 in OR
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · OR 7.2%242nd of 395 in OR
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · OR 5.9%67th of 394 in OR
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · OR 19.1%263rd of 395 in OR
Median household income$88,591
60th
U.S. $80,734 · OR $83,011114th of 373 in OR
Poverty rate12.9%
60th
U.S. 12.5% · OR 11.9%174th of 393 in OR
Median earnings per worker$49,821
55th
U.S. $49,666 · OR $50,030139th of 386 in OR
Work from home13.6%
54th
U.S. 15.1% · OR 19%197th of 392 in OR
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
46th
U.S. 0.483 · OR 0.463182nd of 392 in OR
Healthcare workers9.1%
44th
U.S. 9.7% · OR 10.4%208th of 393 in OR
Per capita income$37,016
41st
U.S. $44,673 · OR $45,612211th of 395 in OR
Homeownership rate60.4%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · OR 63.3%327th of 392 in OR
Median home value$222,600
26th
U.S. $332,700 · OR $477,600350th of 371 in OR
Diversity index28.6
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · OR 46.3232nd of 395 in OR
Rent-burdened renters40.6%
17th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · OR 52.5%266th of 379 in OR
Broadband access84.3%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · OR 92.4%320th of 392 in OR
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · OR 9.8%283rd of 395 in OR
Median gross rent$850
10th
U.S. $1,413 · OR $1,525285th of 329 in OR
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OR 36.8%338th of 395 in OR
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · OR 5.4%311th of 393 in OR
Population1,998
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · OR 4,254,293235th of 395 in OR
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · OR 44/sq mi359th of 395 in OR
Average commute13.6 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · OR 23 min355th of 368 in OR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · OR 3.7%364th of 393 in OR

Measure	97836	Morrow	OR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OR
Government workers	34.7%	15.5%	14.5%	14.5%	99th	27th of 393
Self-employed workers	20.2%	8.4%	11.1%	10%	98th	70th of 393
Housing vacancy	27%	11.9%	7.5%	10.1%	97th	59th of 392
Residents under 18	27.4%	27.2%	19.9%	22%	88th	23rd of 395
Median age	42.1	36.3	40.4	38.9	72nd	245th of 395
Veterans	7.2%	8%	7.2%	6.2%	69th	242nd of 395
Uninsured rate	9.2%	9.6%	5.9%	8.4%	67th	67th of 394
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	16.5%	19.1%	17.2%	66th	263rd of 395
Median household income	$88,591	$75,448	$83,011	$80,734	60th	114th of 373
Poverty rate	12.9%	13.2%	11.9%	12.5%	60th	174th of 393
Median earnings per worker	$49,821	$43,070	$50,030	$49,666	55th	139th of 386
Work from home	13.6%	3.2%	19%	15.1%	54th	197th of 392
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.416	0.463	0.483	46th	182nd of 392
Healthcare workers	9.1%	8.5%	10.4%	9.7%	44th	208th of 393
Per capita income	$37,016	$31,127	$45,612	$44,673	41st	211th of 395
Homeownership rate	60.4%	71.6%	63.3%	65.2%	33rd	327th of 392
Median home value	$222,600	$240,400	$477,600	$332,700	26th	350th of 371
Diversity index	28.6	54.6	46.3	61.4	22nd	232nd of 395
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.6%	34.6%	52.5%	51.1%	17th	266th of 379
Broadband accessWeakness	84.3%	89.1%	92.4%	91%	11th	320th of 392
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	18.1%	9.8%	14.1%	11th	283rd of 395
Median gross rent	$850	$995	$1,525	$1,413	10th	285th of 329
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	10.1%	36.8%	35.7%	6th	338th of 395
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	2.4%	5.4%	5.2%	5th	311th of 393
Population	1,998	12,300	4,254,293	334,922,499	3rd	235th of 395
Population density	2/sq mi	6/sq mi	44/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	359th of 395
Average commuteStrength	13.6 min	23.4 min	23 min	26.4 min	1st	355th of 368
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	364th of 393

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

42.1

Under 18

27.4%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0.5%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

28.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

0.1%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 777
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66.3%
Married couples: 47.5%
Living alone: 30.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

27%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

97836

$88,591

Morrow Co.

$75,448

Oregon

$83,011

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,016

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

97836

$222,600

Morrow Co.

$240,400

Oregon

$477,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

97836

$850

Morrow Co.

$995

Oregon

$1,525

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,065
Owner-occupied: 60.4%
Vacant: 27%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.3%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

61%

10–19

13%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

23%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Office and admin

11%

Engineering and science

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Construction

12%

Retail

11%

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$49,821

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	97836	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,615	$74,888
Service	$41,992	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,880	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,896	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

30%

Some college

32%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 84.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.2%
No internet access: 11.6%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Heppner
State: Oregon
County: Morrow County
Center point: 45.3212° N, 119.4746° W
Land area: 945 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 97836

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
97839	Lexington, OR	19 mi	116	$40,568	$211,400
97843	Ione, OR	23 mi	805	$104,435	$221,500
97826	Echo, OR	27 mi	1,178	$58,750	$423,700
97868	Pilot Rock, OR	31 mi	1,598	$91,813	$218,200
97880	Ukiah, OR	33 mi	248	—	—
97818	Boardman, OR	34 mi	5,610	$61,523	$275,700
97864	Monument, OR	36 mi	316	$39,202	—
97875	Stanfield, OR	38 mi	2,410	$57,451	$208,900
97838	Hermiston, OR	38 mi	28,512	$69,599	$306,500
97844	Irrigon, OR	39 mi	3,701	$76,090	$232,400
97801	Pendleton, OR	40 mi	21,575	$71,639	$293,000
97882	Umatilla, OR	41 mi	7,976	$69,223	$244,800

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Questions about 97836

What city is zip code 97836?

97836 is assigned to Heppner, Oregon. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 97836 in?

97836 is in Morrow County, Oregon.

What is the population of 97836?

About 1,998 people live in 97836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 97836 in?

97836 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 97836?

The median household income in 97836 is $88,591.

What zip codes are near 97836?

The closest zip codes to 97836 are 97839, 97843, 97826, 97868, 97880.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97836, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.