| ZIP Code | 97848 |
|---|---|
| City | Kimberly |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Grant County |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Elevation | 5,124 ft |
| Latitude | 44.722177 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.580554 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 22 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 29 (22.5%) |
| Associates | 32 (24.8%) |
| Bachelors | 18 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 28 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,482 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $400,000 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 117 |
| Vacant Units | 22 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 117 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 22 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 97848 is located in Kimberly, Oregon, within Grant County. With a population of 217, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.5 years. Economically, 97848 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,482 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97848 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $400,000 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 97848 is primarily White (82.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 97848 in Kimberly, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 217 residents, a median household income of $58,482, and a median home value of $400,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.