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Grant County
Canyon City, OR
97820
97820 ZIP Code — Canyon City, OR
Grant County, Oregon
ZIP code 97820 is located in
Canyon City ,
Oregon ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 362.75 square miles and serves a population of
1,137 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97820
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 $201,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,073. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% 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 12 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97820 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,137
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
362.75 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
44.3835
Longitude
-118.9487
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
51.2%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
33.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
13.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.1%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$58,073
Median household income
$201,300
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 203 17.9% 18 and over 934 82.1% 65 and over 195 17.2% Median age 47.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 983 80.1% Two or more races 125 10.2% Hispanic or Latino 90 7.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 2.2% Black or African American 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
51.2%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
33.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
13.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.1%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 5.3% $25k–$35k 17.0% $35k–$50k 10.4% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 4.9% $100k–$150k 22.7% $150k–$200k 8.8% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $58,073
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $201,300 Median rent / month $778 Owner occupied 83.0% Renter occupied 17.0% Vacant 11.3% Single-family detached 80.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 15.8% 1990–1999 6.4% 1980–1989 6.5% 1970–1979 8.9% 1960–1969 9.8% 1950–1959 18.0% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 23.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.3% 1 bedroom 0.9% 2 bedrooms 18.1% 3 bedrooms 60.1% 4 bedrooms 11.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 24.9% 2 vehicles 36.6% 3 or more 38.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 24.5% Propane / LP gas 6.7% Fuel oil 20.2% Wood 47.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 301 61.6% Cohabiting couple 39 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 26 5.3% Female householder, no spouse 123 25.2% Households with children under 18 104 21.3% Households with seniors (65+) 159 32.5% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.4% 24.0% Married 73.4% 56.8% Separated 1.1% 0.0% Widowed 2.8% 13.2% Divorced 7.4% 5.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 25.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 11.2% Kindergarten 3 1.5% Elementary school 92 44.7% High school 53 25.7% College / grad school 35 17.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Public administration
20.1%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Professional & management
10.1%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.1% Service 12.1% Sales & office 4.4% Natural resources & construction 14.7% Production & transportation 19.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 43.1% Government 48.9% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.5% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.6% Work from home 7.6% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 11.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
8.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.8% Retirement income 24.5% Supplemental Security 1.0% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 2.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.4% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 22.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 18.2% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 60.8% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 111 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 17.2% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 10.8% 65 and over 55.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.2% Public insurance 35.5% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 0.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,079 94.9% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,126 99.0% Born in same state 1,110 97.6% Born in different state 544 47.8% Foreign born 16 1.4% Naturalized citizen 11 1.0% Not a US citizen 11 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 135 11.9% Arab 49 4.3% Polish 45 4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 33 2.9% Dutch 18 1.6% English 5 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97820
What city is ZIP code 97820 in?
ZIP code 97820 is primarily assigned to Canyon City, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97820 in?
ZIP code 97820 falls within Grant County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97820 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 97820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97820 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 97820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97820 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 97820 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 97820?
ZIP code 97820 has an estimated population of 1,137 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97820 in?
ZIP code 97820 observes the PST timezone.
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