97838 ZIP Code
Hermiston, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97838 |
| City/Town: | Hermiston |
| County: | Umatilla |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,713 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,239 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,809 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,934 |
| Median Home Value: | $267,700 |
| Land Area: | 202.5 sq miles
524.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.9 sq miles
28.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.8510, -119.2878 |
Population Information (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,713 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,989 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,724 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,419 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,189 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,729 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,185 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,970 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,551 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,993 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,268 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,692 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 993 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,430 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 980 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 314 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $267,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $974 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,934 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,257 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 677 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,401 | 69.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,856 | 30.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,221 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,178 | 12.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,442 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,478 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,059 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,961 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,784 | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,319 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97838 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,239 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,306 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,816 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,809 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,021 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,067 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 951 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,952 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,314 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,177 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 545 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,295 | 73.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 247 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 400 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,653 | 13.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,987 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,074 | 21.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,538 | 41.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,943 | 35.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 119 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,476 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97838 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 181 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 331 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 643 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 608 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 968 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,582 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,313 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,060 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 913 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 658 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97838 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,440 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,327 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 130 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 305 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 150 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 488 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97838 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,118 | 8.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 843 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,178 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 161 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,950 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,120 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 176 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 632 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,271 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,752 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 992 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 334 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 540 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,072 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,562 | 70.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,977 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,471 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97838 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,462 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,548 | 27.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,980 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 626 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 266 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,623 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97838 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,032 | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 246 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 394 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 440 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 194 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 260 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 659 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,700 | 17.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97838 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 739 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,004 | 20.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,779 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,189 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,785 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 605 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 758 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 554 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 476 | 4.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97838 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 208 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 664 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,460 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,866 | 49.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,429 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 307 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97838 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,281 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 192 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,415 | 58.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 232 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 100 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97838 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 487 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,629 | 17.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,504 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,637 | 39.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97838 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 701 | 11.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 112 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 406 | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 580 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,984 | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,920 | 30.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 698 | 10.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97838 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,575 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $536 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $974 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.38 |
Households (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,257 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,816 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,356 | 25.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,042 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,831 | 41.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,485 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.96 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97838 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,022 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,992 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,648 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 190 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,177 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,115 | 28.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97838 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,860 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 660 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 170 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,642 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,971 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,417 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,054 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,323 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,543 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,284 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 676 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,969 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,639 | 38.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97838 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,687 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,864 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,019 | 78.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 648 | 16.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 355 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 197 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,676 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 361 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,037 | 1118.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,037 | 1118.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,037 | 1118.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 79 | 21.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 158 | 43.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,597 | 996.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 8.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97838 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,294 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,937 | 64.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,357 | 35.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,839 | 33.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 260 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 175 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97838 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,257 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,756 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Hermiston, OR97838