| ZIP Code | 97039 |
|---|---|
| City | Moro |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Sherman County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 2,136 ft |
| Latitude | 45.47118 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.618953 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 82 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 47 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 48 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 68 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,643 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,600 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $971/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 232 |
| Vacant Units | 52 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 232 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 52 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 97039 is located in Moro, Oregon, within Sherman County. With a population of 469, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 97039 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,643 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97039 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $971 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.3%) and renters (41.7%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 97039 is primarily White (91.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97039 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 97039 in Moro, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 469 residents, a median household income of $69,643, and a median home value of $245,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.