97828 ZIP Code — Enterprise, OR

Wallowa County, Oregon

ZIP code 97828 is located in Enterprise, Oregon, within Wallowa County. It covers approximately 691.31 square miles and serves a population of 3,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $327,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($54,684) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,301

population

691.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Enterprise	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97885 Wallowa (3.1 mi) 97857 Lostine (9.9 mi) 97841 Imbler (17.6 mi) 97827 Elgin (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,301
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	691.31 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.5767
Longitude	-117.5341
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	47.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	32.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,301

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$54,684

Median household income

$41,192

Per capita income

$327,000

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

1,280

Housing units

37.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

121

20–24

129

139

25–34

149

185

35–44

197

177

45–54

188

115

55–59

122

113

60–64

121

270

65–74

288

104

75–84

110

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	673	20.4%
18 and over	2,628	79.6%
65 and over	847	25.7%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,053	89.5%
Hispanic or Latino	112	3.3%
Two or more races	98	2.9%
Other race	66	1.9%
Black or African American	65	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%
Asian	6	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	47.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	32.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$54,684

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 29.6%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$327,000
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.1%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	36.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	734	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	52	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	317	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	321	22.5%
Households with children under 18	337	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	557	39.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	26.7%
Married	57.4%	49.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.2%
Widowed	1.7%	8.8%
Divorced	12.4%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 27.8%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	37.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.3%
Kindergarten	60	9.4%
Elementary school	276	43.5%
High school	190	29.9%
College / grad school	82	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Public administration 10.0%

Retail trade 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Construction 3.7%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.4

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,153	95.5%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,269	99.0%
Born in same state	3,267	99.0%
Born in different state	1,720	52.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	13	40.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	526	15.9%
Arab	184	5.6%
Polish	168	5.1%
Italian	159	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	77	2.3%
Dutch	60	1.8%
Irish	11	0.3%
German	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97828

What city is ZIP code 97828 in?

ZIP code 97828 is primarily assigned to Enterprise, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97828 in?

ZIP code 97828 falls within Wallowa County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97828 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97828 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 97828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97828?

The median home value in ZIP code 97828 is $327,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 97828?

ZIP code 97828 has an estimated population of 3,301 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97828 in?

ZIP code 97828 observes the PST timezone.