97883 ZIP Code — Union, OR

Union County, Oregon

ZIP code 97883 is located in Union, Oregon, within Union County. It covers approximately 318.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97883

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 $215,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $61,161. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 97883 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,575
population
318.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97883 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97883

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City Status
Union Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97824 Cove (13.3 mi) 97867 North Powder (19.2 mi) 97841 Imbler (19.3 mi) 97857 Lostine (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,575
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 318.38 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 45.2105
Longitude -117.6461
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 46.3% 47.5% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 33.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 16.2% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.9% 2.8% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,575
Population
8
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$61,161
Median household income
$29,153
Per capita income
$215,100
Median home value
$967
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
899
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
100
Under 5
92
82
5–9
75
76
10–14
70
62
15–19
58
83
20–24
76
163
25–34
150
188
35–44
174
184
45–54
171
47
55–59
43
92
60–64
85
133
65–74
123
80
75–84
75
48
85+
45
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857422.3%
18 and over2,00177.7%
65 and over50419.6%
Median age41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%
Two or more races 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Black or African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Other race 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,29885.6%
Two or more races1485.5%
Hispanic or Latino1104.1%
Black or African American682.5%
Asian250.9%
Other race200.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native160.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.3% 47.5% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 33.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 16.2% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.9% 2.8% 7.2%
Under $10k 9.3%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 30.8%
$75k–$100k 8.3%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.3%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k30.8%
$75k–$100k8.3%
$100k–$150k16.3%
$150k–$200k4.0%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$61,161

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%
$50k–$100k 6.4%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 14.2%
$200k–$300k 33.0%
$300k–$500k 19.8%
$500k–$1M 0.6%
$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$215,100
Median rent / month$967
Owner occupied69.8%
Renter occupied30.2%
Vacant10.0%
Single-family detached74.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.0%
2000–20092.8%
1990–199918.1%
1980–19899.8%
1970–197916.7%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19594.8%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier30.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom10.0%
2 bedrooms22.8%
3 bedrooms50.5%
4 bedrooms9.2%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle22.6%
2 vehicles34.8%
3 or more38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas62.1%
Electricity18.1%
Propane / LP gas0.3%
Fuel oil0.4%
Wood13.0%
Solar6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52847.5%
Cohabiting couple736.6%
Male householder, no spouse19217.3%
Female householder, no spouse31928.7%
Households with children under 1825222.7%
Households with seniors (65+)39335.3%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.2%25.7%
Married55.7%51.9%
Separated3.0%0.5%
Widowed7.8%6.1%
Divorced10.2%15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 34.2%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.1%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6813.0%
Kindergarten295.5%
Elementary school25648.9%
High school8516.3%
College / grad school8516.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.0%
Education & healthcare 12.1%
Manufacturing 11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%
Public administration 9.2%
Other services 7.7%
Agriculture & mining 7.1%
Construction 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Professional & management 4.9%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Information 2.6%
Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.2%
Service23.0%
Sales & office21.2%
Natural resources & construction8.0%
Production & transportation15.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.6%
Government20.5%
Self-employed6.6%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home6.3%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 17.7%
Under 18 years 20.1%
18 and over 17.1%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.2%
Retirement income30.1%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.0%
High blood pressure34.8%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis28.8%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.2%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss15.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1859.3%
Disability%
Any disability15.8%
Under 185.6%
18–64 years12.8%
65 and over36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.9%
Public insurance39.7%
No insurance15.4%
Uninsured under 195.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,38392.5%
Spanish30.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,51597.7%
Born in same state2,46795.8%
Born in different state1,50258.3%
Foreign born481.9%
Naturalized citizen602.3%
Not a US citizen4066.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French43316.8%
Arab2078%
Italian1455.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch1405.4%
Polish793.1%
English200.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97883

What city is ZIP code 97883 in?

ZIP code 97883 is primarily assigned to Union, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97883 in?

ZIP code 97883 falls within Union County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97883?

18% of residents in ZIP code 97883 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97883 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97883 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97883 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 97883 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97883?

ZIP code 97883 has an estimated population of 2,575 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97883 in?

ZIP code 97883 observes the PST timezone.

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