97741 ZIP Code — Madras, OR

Jefferson County, Oregon

ZIP code 97741 is located in Madras, Oregon, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 363.88 square miles and serves a population of 13,390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97741

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $63,474. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97741 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,390

population

363.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madras	Acceptable
Madras	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97734 Culver (12.6 mi) 97760 Terrebonne (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,390
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	363.88 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	44.6503
Longitude	-121.0563
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541/458

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	45.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	20.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.6%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,390

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$63,474

Median household income

$29,552

Per capita income

$287,500

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

62.8%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

3,021

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

533

Under 5

502

386

5–9

364

647

10–14

611

400

15–19

378

306

20–24

289

851

25–34

802

871

35–44

822

882

45–54

833

342

55–59

322

456

60–64

431

709

65–74

668

380

75–84

358

127

85+

120

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,575	26.7%
18 and over	9,815	73.3%
65 and over	2,362	17.6%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.9%

Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

Two or more races 14.2%

Other race 9.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,362	50.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3,039	18.5%
Two or more races	2,341	14.2%
Other race	1,615	9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	949	5.8%
Black or African American	65	0.4%
Asian	51	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	45.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	20.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.6%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$63,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 29.4%

$500k–$1M 15.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,500
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	62.8%
Renter occupied	37.2%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.2%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	12.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,191	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	380	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	989	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	979	21.6%
Households with children under 18	1,501	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,552	34.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	25.2%
Married	45.1%	50.3%
Separated	3.0%	2.9%
Widowed	3.7%	7.7%
Divorced	13.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	331	9.5%
Kindergarten	130	3.7%
Elementary school	1,718	49.2%
High school	733	21.0%
College / grad school	579	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Public administration 6.2%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	718	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,355	92.3%
Spanish	823	6.7%
Other Indo-European	803	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,231	91.3%
Born in same state	12,132	90.6%
Born in different state	7,568	56.5%
Foreign born	99	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,159	8.7%
Not a US citizen	471	40.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,056	7.9%
Italian	978	7.3%
Arab	419	3.1%
Polish	360	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	137	1%
Dutch	80	0.6%
German	60	0.4%
Irish	27	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97741

What city is ZIP code 97741 in?

ZIP code 97741 is primarily assigned to Madras, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97741 in?

ZIP code 97741 falls within Jefferson County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97741 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 97741?

ZIP code 97741 has an estimated population of 13,390 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97741?

The median home value in ZIP code 97741 is $287,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97741?

The median household income in ZIP code 97741 is $63,474, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97741 in?

ZIP code 97741 observes the PST timezone.