97826 ZIP Code — Echo, OR

Umatilla County, Oregon

ZIP code 97826 is located in Echo, Oregon, within Umatilla County. It covers approximately 335.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 458/541.

About ZIP code 97826

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $415,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $56,346. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,185
population
335.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97826

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City Status
Echo Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97875 Stanfield (10.4 mi) 97838 Hermiston (14.5 mi) 97882 Umatilla (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,185
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 335.28 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 45.6515
Longitude -119.1969
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 458/541
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.0% 43.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 21.5% 34.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 18.8% 23.2%
Over $200k 3.1% 3.2% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,185
Population
4
People per sq mi
31.3
Median age
$56,346
Median household income
$26,254
Per capita income
$415,600
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
62.1%
Home ownership
3.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
351
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
24
115
5–9
96
76
10–14
63
39
15–19
32
17
20–24
15
123
25–34
102
57
35–44
48
39
45–54
33
36
55–59
30
31
60–64
26
50
65–74
42
19
75–84
16
15
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846539.2%
18 and over72060.8%
65 and over15413.0%
Median age31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or more races 22.7%
Other race 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White74146.2%
Hispanic or Latino41826.1%
Two or more races36422.7%
Other race794.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.0% 43.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 21.5% 34.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 18.8% 23.2%
Over $200k 3.1% 3.2% 7.2%
Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 12.6%
$25k–$35k 2.8%
$35k–$50k 25.3%
$50k–$75k 22.6%
$75k–$100k 7.0%
$100k–$150k 18.4%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k12.6%
$25k–$35k2.8%
$35k–$50k25.3%
$50k–$75k22.6%
$75k–$100k7.0%
$100k–$150k18.4%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$56,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%
$50k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k–$300k 5.2%
$300k–$500k 51.3%
$500k–$1M 14.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$415,600
Median rent / month$925
Owner occupied62.1%
Renter occupied37.9%
Vacant16.3%
Single-family detached69.5%
Large apartment buildings2.7%
Mobile homes23.3%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)3.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20095.3%
1990–19997.4%
1980–19897.8%
1970–197915.4%
1960–196911.5%
1950–195926.7%
1940–19497.2%
1939 or earlier18.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.6%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms29.8%
3 bedrooms29.4%
4 bedrooms27.4%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles34.0%
3 or more39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.6%
Electricity74.0%
Propane / LP gas9.1%
Fuel oil2.3%
Wood8.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28466.0%
Cohabiting couple81.9%
Male householder, no spouse7016.3%
Female householder, no spouse6815.8%
Households with children under 1819745.8%
Households with seniors (65+)12428.8%
Average household size2.75

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.2%25.2%
Married69.4%61.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.4%5.6%
Divorced10.0%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 8.8%
HS graduate 30.0%
Some college, no degree 35.2%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.1%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool245.3%
Kindergarten153.3%
Elementary school33072.8%
High school6915.2%
College / grad school153.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.3%
Retail trade 16.2%
Education & healthcare 13.1%
Construction 8.4%
Professional & management 8.0%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Public administration 1.5%
Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts57.3%
Service4.7%
Sales & office13.8%
Natural resources & construction13.1%
Production & transportation11.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.7%
Government6.7%
Self-employed7.5%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.0%
Carpool3.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.9%
Work from home0.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.9

Poverty

All people 3.0%
Under 18 years 1.1%
18 and over 4.2%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.8%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.8%
High blood pressure30.4%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking17.2%
No physical activity21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health15.2%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist61.3%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans659.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.9%
65 and over40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.2%
Public insurance51.1%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,13295.5%
Spanish40.4%
Other Indo-European40.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,12294.7%
Born in same state1,11193.8%
Born in different state76264.3%
Foreign born110.9%
Naturalized citizen635.3%
Not a US citizen3555.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French42035.4%
Italian968.1%
Arab484.1%
Polish302.5%
AncestryCount%
Dutch201.7%
English171.4%
German50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.3%
Internet access91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97826

What city is ZIP code 97826 in?

ZIP code 97826 is primarily assigned to Echo, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97826 in?

ZIP code 97826 falls within Umatilla County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97826 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 97826 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97826?

12% 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 97826?

The median home value in ZIP code 97826 is $415,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 97826?

ZIP code 97826 has an estimated population of 1,185 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97826 in?

ZIP code 97826 observes the PST timezone.

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