ZIP Code 97857 Demographics

Wallowa County, Oregon  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 97857 compared to county averages.

Total Population

649

↓ 91.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,076

↓ 5.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$325,000

↓ 3.5% vs county

Median Age

54.5 yrs

↓ +7.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.2%

↓ +37.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 97857 compares to Wallowa County and Oregon overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 97857 $59k Wallowa $62k Oregon $77k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 97857 $325k Wallowa $337k Oregon $423k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

79.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$944

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 97857 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$325,000
Down Payment (20%)$65,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,063P&I: $1643 | Tax: $325 | Ins: $95
Rent (Local Median)
$944
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,119/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 97857, sorted by distance.

97885 19.2 mi away wallowa county 97827 22.0 mi away union county

About Wallowa County

Wallowa County is located in Oregon and has a total population of 7,439. The county's median household income is $62,238 and median home value is $336,900. ZIP code 97857 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wallowa County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.