City

Mitchell, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Oregon

👥458Population
💰$54,702Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$271,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 12.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic12.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
12%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
HS Graduate125 (39.1%)
Some College39 (12.2%)
Associates56 (17.5%)
Bachelors64 (20%)
Graduate Degree36 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,702 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$271,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units286
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
47%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Mitchell, OR

Mitchell is a city in Oregon, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 458 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Mitchell is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,702 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mitchell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month.

The population of Mitchell is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.22%).

Mitchell, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Mitchell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97750 458 $54,702 $271,200 $925 5.9% 31.3% 56.5%