County

Wheeler County, OR

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Oregon

👥1,430Population
💰$48,353Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂58.6Median Age
🏠$242,438Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 4.6%Asian: 2%Other: 8.7%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian2.0%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.3%)
HS Graduate357 (32.2%)
Some College119 (10.7%)
Associates232 (20.9%)
Bachelors144 (13%)
Graduate Degree230 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,353 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$242,438 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units912
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Wheeler County, OR

Wheeler County is located in Oregon and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,430 residents. With a median age of 58.6, it is an older county.

Wheeler County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,353 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Wheeler County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $242,438 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $800. Homeownership rates are high at 68.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wheeler County are primarily White (84.96%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wheeler County, OR is a working-class area in Oregon. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Wheeler County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
97830 Fossil 621 $43,750 $189,200 $684 2.4% 35.8%
97750 Mitchell 458 $54,702 $271,200 $925 5.9% 31.3%
97874 Spray 351 $48,214 $299,100 $843 0.9% 32.8%

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