| ZIP Code | 97850 |
|---|---|
| City | La Grande |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 4,556 ft |
| Latitude | 45.308936 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.156042 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 17.5% ▲ 75% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,970 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 1,588 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 1,868 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 900 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,719 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,411 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $973/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,501 |
| Vacant Units | 546 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,501 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 546 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 97850 is located in La Grande, Oregon, within Union County. With a population of 16,545, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 97850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,411 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97850 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $264,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $973 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.9%) and renters (42.1%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 97850 is primarily White (84.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.5%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97850 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 97850 in La Grande, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,545 residents, a median household income of $62,411, and a median home value of $264,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.