97817 ZIP Code — Bates, OR
Grant County, Oregon
ZIP code 97817 is located in Bates, Oregon, within Grant County. It covers approximately 217.50 square miles and serves a population of 37 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.
37
population
217.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97817 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97817
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bates | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 217.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4944 |
| Longitude | -118.4799 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 541 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 51.2% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.0% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
37
Population
12.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$8,073
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
33.3%
Home ownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
49
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
4
2
5–9
2
5
10–14
5
1
25–34
1
3
35–44
2
2
60–64
2
2
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23 | 62.2% |
| 18 and over | 14 | 37.8% |
| 65 and over | 3 | 8.1% |
| Median age | 12.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 51.2% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.0% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 7.2% |
$25k–$35k
33.3%
$35k–$50k
66.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 33.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 66.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 33.3% |
| Renter occupied | 66.7% |
| Vacant | 88.7% |
| Single-family detached | 92.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 3.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 15.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 47.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 71.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 66.7% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Wood | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4 | 66.7% |
| Average household size | 6.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
50.0%
Some college, no degree
50.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 28.6% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 71.4% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
55.6%
Finance & real estate
44.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 55.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 44.4% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
81.1%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
50.0%
Married-couple families
33.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 66.7% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 28.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 56.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28 | 75.7% |
| 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) | 37 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 37 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 30 | 81.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 24.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 16.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97817
What city is ZIP code 97817 in?
ZIP code 97817 is primarily assigned to Bates, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97817 in?
ZIP code 97817 falls within Grant County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97817?
81% of residents in ZIP code 97817 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 97817 family-oriented?
62% of residents in ZIP code 97817 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 97817 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 97817 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97817 mostly rentals?
67% of occupied units in ZIP code 97817 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 97817 in?
ZIP code 97817 observes the PST timezone.