Zip code 97864: Monument, Oregon
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 97864
97864 is a rural zip code in Monument, Oregon (Grant County), covering 265 sq mi of land. About 316 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 68.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $39,202 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $725 a month.
4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; cleaning and personal care; and construction and repair. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 97864 compares
Only about 316 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age68.499thU.S. 38.9 · OR 40.47th of 395 in OR
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · OR 19.1%11th of 395 in OR
- Government workers28.8%98thU.S. 14.5% · OR 14.5%49th of 393 in OR
- Housing vacancy21.4%94thU.S. 10.1% · OR 7.5%80th of 392 in OR
- 93rdU.S. 10% · OR 11.1%114th of 393 in OR
- Veterans9.5%87thU.S. 6.2% · OR 7.2%159th of 395 in OR
- Poverty rate16.5%75thU.S. 12.5% · OR 11.9%109th of 393 in OR
- Homeownership rate78.3%74thU.S. 65.2% · OR 63.3%146th of 392 in OR
- Average commute29 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · OR 23 min96th of 368 in OR
- Per capita income$42,22756thU.S. $44,673 · OR $45,612128th of 395 in OR
- Uninsured rate5.7%40thU.S. 8.4% · OR 5.9%170th of 394 in OR
- Diversity index38.934thU.S. 61.4 · OR 46.3148th of 395 in OR
- 30thU.S. 51.1% · OR 52.5%236th of 379 in OR
- 29thU.S. 0.483 · OR 0.463223rd of 392 in OR
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · OR 3.7%186th of 393 in OR
- Median earnings per worker$39,72220thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OR $50,030291st of 386 in OR
- Work from home6.5%14thU.S. 15.1% · OR 19%326th of 392 in OR
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · OR 9.8%323rd of 395 in OR
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · OR $1,525310th of 329 in OR
- Median household income$39,2023rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OR $83,011363rd of 373 in OR
- Residents under 1810.4%3rdU.S. 22% · OR 19.9%337th of 395 in OR
- Population3161stU.S. 334,922,499 · OR 4,254,293360th of 395 in OR
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · OR 44/sq mi376th of 395 in OR
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OR 36.8%384th of 395 in OR
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · OR 5.4%353rd of 393 in OR
- Broadband access57.1%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · OR 92.4%388th of 392 in OR
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · OR 10.4%341st of 393 in OR
| Measure | 97864 | Grant | OR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68.4 | 50.4 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 7th of 395 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 55.7% | 32.3% | 19.1% | 17.2% | 11th of 395 | |
| Government workers | 28.8% | 25.7% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 49th of 393 | |
| Housing vacancy | 21.4% | 17.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 80th of 392 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.1% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 10% | 114th of 393 | |
| Veterans | 9.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 159th of 395 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.5% | 12.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% | 109th of 393 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 76.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% | 146th of 392 | |
| Average commute | 29 min | 20.1 min | 23 min | 26.4 min | 96th of 368 | |
| Per capita income | $42,227 | $35,597 | $45,612 | $44,673 | 128th of 395 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.7% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% | 170th of 394 | |
| Diversity index | 38.9 | 23.9 | 46.3 | 61.4 | 148th of 395 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.2% | 37.9% | 52.5% | 51.1% | 236th of 379 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.410 | 0.409 | 0.463 | 0.483 | 223rd of 392 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 186th of 393 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,722 | $42,996 | $50,030 | $49,666 | 291st of 386 | |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 12.1% | 19% | 15.1% | 326th of 392 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 323rd of 395 | |
| Median gross rent | $725 | $789 | $1,525 | $1,413 | 310th of 329 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $39,202 | $59,450 | $83,011 | $80,734 | 363rd of 373 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.4% | 17.2% | 19.9% | 22% | 337th of 395 | |
| Population | 316 | 7,209 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 | 360th of 395 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 2/sq mi | 44/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 376th of 395 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 4.4% | 17.7% | 36.8% | 35.7% | 384th of 395 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 353rd of 393 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 57.1% | 81.6% | 92.4% | 91% | 388th of 392 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.5% | 8.4% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 341st 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
Race and ethnicity
- White74%
- Black0%
- Hispanic24%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 217
- Average household size
- 1.5
- Family households
- 30%
- Married couples
- 25.3%
- Living alone
- 62.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.5%
- Male / female
- 41% / 59%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 276
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Vacant
- 21.4%
- Median year built
- 1958
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 14.3%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 97864 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $29,107 | $74,888 |
| Service | $42,875 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,875 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $96,094 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0.4%
- Households with broadband
- 57.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 12.4%
- No internet access
- 42.9%
- Without health insurance
- 5.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Monument
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Grant County
- Center point
- 44.8051° N, 119.4715° W
- Land area
- 265 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 97864
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97848 | Kimberly, OR | 7.8 mi | $50,000 |
| 97856 | Long Creek, OR | 17 mi | $44,318 |
| 97874 | Spray, OR | 19 mi | $58,636 |
| 97865 | Mount Vernon, OR | 28 mi | $59,247 |
| 97825 | Dayville, OR | 29 mi | $67,500 |
| 97880 | Ukiah, OR | 35 mi | — |
| 97836 | Heppner, OR | 36 mi | $88,591 |
| 97845 | John Day, OR | 39 mi | $68,036 |
| 97817 | Bates, OR | 43 mi | — |
| 97820 | Canyon City, OR | 48 mi | $67,115 |
| 97751 | Paulina, OR | 49 mi | — |
| 97869 | Prairie City, OR | 50 mi | $56,875 |
Questions about 97864
What city is zip code 97864?
97864 is assigned to Monument, Oregon. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 97864 in?
97864 is in Grant County, Oregon.
What is the population of 97864?
About 316 people live in 97864, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 97864 in?
97864 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 97864?
The median household income in 97864 is $39,202.
What zip codes are near 97864?
The closest zip codes to 97864 are 97848, 97856, 97874, 97865, 97825.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97864, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.