| ZIP Code | 97065 |
|---|---|
| City | Wasco |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Sherman County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,218 ft |
| Latitude | 45.607642 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.644619 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.7 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.0% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 166 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 74 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 124 (24.3%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 74 (14.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,750 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,400 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,133/mo ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 336 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 336 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 97065 is located in Wasco, Oregon, within Sherman County. With a population of 752, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.7 years. Economically, 97065 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97065 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $203,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,133 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 97065 is primarily White (82.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 97065 in Wasco, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 752 residents, a median household income of $61,750, and a median home value of $203,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.