97850 ZIP Code
La Grande, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97850 |
| City/Town: | La Grande |
| County: | Union |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,646 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,821 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,161 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,409 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,600 |
| Land Area: | 320.2 sq miles
829.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.3089, -118.1560 |
Population Information (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,646 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,162 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,484 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 831 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,207 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 972 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,161 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,701 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,074 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,994 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,377 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 890 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,176 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,926 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 974 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 363 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $916 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,409 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,844 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 565 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,110 | 60.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,734 | 39.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,774 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 184 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 477 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,652 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,954 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 812 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,936 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 759 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,821 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,485 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,039 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,161 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,032 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,476 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 538 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,348 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,497 | 73.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,517 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 446 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,862 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 171 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 190 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 251 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 334 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 264 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 574 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 416 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 951 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 707 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 233 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97850 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 322 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 425 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 629 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 665 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 990 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,122 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 949 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,077 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 401 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 264 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97850 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,329 | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 792 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 508 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 175 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 547 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97850 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 361 | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 442 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 746 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 88 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 998 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 550 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 285 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 456 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,889 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 863 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 282 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 435 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.2% | 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 (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,420 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,310 | 61.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,795 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,018 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97850 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,921 | 71.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,633 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,936 | 28.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 447 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 404 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,591 | 23.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97850 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,766 | 64.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 217 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 228 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 259 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 301 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 190 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 608 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 827 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97850 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 436 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 499 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 844 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 913 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,101 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 582 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 515 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 369 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,141 | 28.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97850 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 274 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 895 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,102 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,767 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,087 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 284 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97850 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,407 | 49.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 244 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,436 | 35.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 54 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 504 | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 44 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97850 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 682 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,844 | 26.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,535 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,783 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97850 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 411 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 104 | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 298 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 658 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,180 | 28.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,031 | 25.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 408 | 9.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,456 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $554 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $916 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,844 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,000 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,086 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,296 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,940 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,818 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,399 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97850 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,670 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,447 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,250 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 598 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,016 | 30.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97850 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,021 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 285 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,709 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 732 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,080 | 26.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,000 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,012 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,438 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,784 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 146 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,450 | 52.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,188 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97850 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,999 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,590 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,449 | 55.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,009 | 39.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 392 | 15.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 132 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,090 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 124 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 556 | 448.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 556 | 448.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 556 | 448.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 37.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 215 | 173.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 107 | 86.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 11.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97850 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,815 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,860 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 955 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 356 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 218 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 358 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97850 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,844 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,391 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
La Grande, OR97850