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Grant County
Mount Vernon, OR
97865
97865 ZIP Code — Mount Vernon, OR
Grant County, Oregon
ZIP code 97865 is located in
Mount Vernon ,
Oregon ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 357.79 square miles and serves a population of
1,133 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97865
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($62,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 97865 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,133
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
357.79 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
44.4442
Longitude
-119.1975
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.4%
51.2%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
33.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
13.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.2%
2.1%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$62,000
Median household income
$178,000
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 170 15.0% 18 and over 963 85.0% 65 and over 417 36.8% Median age 50.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,074 91.7% Hispanic or Latino 38 3.2% Other race 31 2.6% Two or more races 23 2% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.4%
51.2%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
33.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
13.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.2%
2.1%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 0.8% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 34.1% $75k–$100k 18.0% $100k–$150k 12.7% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $62,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $178,000 Median rent / month $646 Owner occupied 84.3% Renter occupied 15.7% Vacant 13.4% Single-family detached 64.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 16.6% 1980–1989 17.9% 1970–1979 18.2% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 13.1% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 4.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 41.1% 3 bedrooms 38.5% 4 bedrooms 15.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 18.4% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 42.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 19.9% Propane / LP gas 2.3% Fuel oil 24.1% Wood 53.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 277 52.5% Cohabiting couple 67 12.7% Male householder, no spouse 116 22.0% Female householder, no spouse 68 12.9% Households with children under 18 57 10.8% Households with seniors (65+) 298 56.4% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.2% 31.4% Married 56.2% 56.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.9% 4.2% Divorced 11.8% 8.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.9% Bachelor's or higher 25.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 53 25.9% Kindergarten 9 4.4% Elementary school 81 39.5% High school 50 24.4% College / grad school 12 5.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Finance & real estate
11.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Public administration
6.7%
Professional & management
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.1% Service 32.0% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 27.1% Production & transportation 8.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.6% Government 15.4% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.8% Carpool 11.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.4% Retirement income 47.0% Supplemental Security 0.2% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 8.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 39.3% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 34.0% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 127 13.2%
Disability % Any disability 25.7% Under 18 5.3% 18–64 years 5.9% 65 and over 60.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.6% Public insurance 47.7% No insurance 14.3% Uninsured under 19 8.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,089 96.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,133 100.0% Born in same state 1,133 100.0% Born in different state 813 71.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 169 14.9% Polish 134 11.8% Arab 127 11.2%
Ancestry Count % English 57 5% Italian 38 3.4% German 36 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 97.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97865
What city is ZIP code 97865 in?
ZIP code 97865 is primarily assigned to Mount Vernon, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97865 in?
ZIP code 97865 falls within Grant County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97865 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 97865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97865 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 97865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97865 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 97865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97865 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 97865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97865 in?
ZIP code 97865 observes the PST timezone.
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