97761 ZIP Code — Warm Springs, OR

Jefferson County, Oregon

ZIP code 97761 is located in Warm Springs, Oregon, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 365.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97761

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $59,934. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 97761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,229
population
365.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97761 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97761

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City Status
Warm Springs Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,229
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 365.44 sq mi
Water area 1.14 sq mi
Latitude 44.6970
Longitude -121.4539
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 58.7% 45.2% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 27.1% 29.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 12.4% 20.5% 23.2%
Over $200k 1.7% 4.6% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,229
Population
9
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$59,934
Median household income
$21,814
Per capita income
$146,200
Median home value
$526
Median monthly rent
60.4%
Home ownership
26.0%
Poverty rate
13.1%
Unemployment
662
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
109
Under 5
98
126
5–9
112
188
10–14
167
89
15–19
80
155
20–24
139
315
25–34
281
184
35–44
164
157
45–54
141
116
55–59
104
85
60–64
75
156
65–74
139
20
75–84
17
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1889327.7%
18 and over2,33672.3%
65 and over34410.7%
Median age31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 82.7%
Two or more races 5.3%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Other race 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,76682.7%
Two or more races1765.3%
White1574.7%
Hispanic or Latino1153.4%
Other race1153.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander150.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.7% 45.2% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 27.1% 29.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 12.4% 20.5% 23.2%
Over $200k 1.7% 4.6% 7.2%
Under $10k 14.9%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 5.4%
$25k–$35k 12.0%
$35k–$50k 8.5%
$50k–$75k 10.8%
$75k–$100k 14.8%
$100k–$150k 20.0%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.9%
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k5.4%
$25k–$35k12.0%
$35k–$50k8.5%
$50k–$75k10.8%
$75k–$100k14.8%
$100k–$150k20.0%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$59,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%
$50k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 23.3%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k–$300k 15.6%
$300k–$500k 22.0%
$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$146,200
Median rent / month$526
Owner occupied60.4%
Renter occupied39.6%
Vacant14.3%
Single-family detached74.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.4%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)4.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20193.9%
2000–200914.2%
1990–199924.3%
1980–198917.4%
1970–197923.7%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19598.9%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier1.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms35.3%
4 bedrooms22.3%
5+ bedrooms7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.3%
1 vehicle28.6%
2 vehicles31.0%
3 or more34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity48.0%
Propane / LP gas3.5%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood48.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21725.3%
Cohabiting couple11213.0%
Male householder, no spouse19923.2%
Female householder, no spouse33138.5%
Households with children under 1843650.8%
Households with seniors (65+)26731.1%
Average household size3.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married60.9%41.4%
Married21.4%24.6%
Separated0.7%2.8%
Widowed2.1%7.6%
Divorced14.9%23.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 12.0%
HS graduate 35.9%
Some college, no degree 26.9%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.6%
Graduate / professional 3.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.0%
Bachelor's or higher13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool718.4%
Kindergarten80.9%
Elementary school49958.7%
High school13315.6%
College / grad school13916.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%
Public administration 18.6%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Retail trade 13.0%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Professional & management 6.0%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Other services 4.9%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Construction 2.0%
Transportation & utilities 1.9%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.1%
Service15.7%
Sales & office26.1%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.1%
Government38.7%
Self-employed4.0%
Unpaid family workers3.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.2%
Carpool23.0%
Public transit1.5%
Walk0.1%
Work from home4.5%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)23.2

Poverty

All people 26.0%
Under 18 years 33.3%
18 and over 23.1%
Married-couple families 11.5%
Female-led households 33.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.8%
Retirement income16.5%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance16.6%
Food stamps / SNAP49.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.8%
High blood pressure30.5%
High cholesterol24.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma14.5%
Arthritis21.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer4.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking30.5%
Binge drinking19.0%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.1%
Depression26.7%
Fair or poor health23.9%
Poor mental health22.4%
Poor physical health15.3%
No health insurance15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist51.6%
Cholesterol screening83.3%
Teeth loss28.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1466.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 188.4%
18–64 years21.5%
65 and over46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance34.0%
Public insurance63.0%
No insurance13.7%
Uninsured under 198.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,02293.6%
Spanish541.8%
Other Indo-European30.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,22499.8%
Born in same state3,21399.5%
Born in different state2,63481.6%
Foreign born110.3%
Naturalized citizen50.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab170.5%
French70.2%
AncestryCount%
German30.1%
Polish10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access26.6%
Internet access93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97761

What city is ZIP code 97761 in?

ZIP code 97761 is primarily assigned to Warm Springs, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97761 in?

ZIP code 97761 falls within Jefferson County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97761?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97761?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97761?

The median home value in ZIP code 97761 is $146,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 97761?

ZIP code 97761 has an estimated population of 3,229 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97761 in?

ZIP code 97761 observes the PST timezone.

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