97827 ZIP Code — Elgin, OR

Union County, Oregon

ZIP code 97827 is located in Elgin, Oregon, within Union County. It covers approximately 207.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,528. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,599

population

207.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elgin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97841 Imbler (14 mi) 97828 Enterprise (19.1 mi) 97885 Wallowa (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,599
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	207.10 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.6472
Longitude	-117.9156
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	58.2%	47.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	16.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.8%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,599

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$54,528

Median household income

$30,852

Per capita income

$219,500

Median home value

$927

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,016

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

120

148

35–44

119

171

45–54

138

102

55–59

122

60–64

216

65–74

174

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	549	21.1%
18 and over	2,050	78.9%
65 and over	649	25.0%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Asian 2.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,452	94.2%
Asian	56	2.2%
Two or more races	44	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	32	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	47.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	16.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.8%	7.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$54,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,500
Median rent / month	$927
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.5%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	34.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	618	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	178	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	232	22.1%
Households with children under 18	288	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	42.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	21.0%
Married	61.4%	59.4%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	3.2%	8.2%
Divorced	8.8%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	5.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.4%
Elementary school	269	47.8%
High school	168	29.8%
College / grad school	92	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Retail trade 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Professional & management 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	14.2%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,486	95.7%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,538	97.7%
Born in same state	2,521	97.0%
Born in different state	1,617	62.2%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	61	2.3%
Not a US citizen	32	52.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	388	14.9%
French	274	10.5%
Arab	154	5.9%
Dutch	41	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.5%
Polish	35	1.3%
German	3	0.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97827

What city is ZIP code 97827 in?

ZIP code 97827 is primarily assigned to Elgin, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97827 in?

ZIP code 97827 falls within Union County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97827 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 97827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97827?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 97827 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 97827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97827?

ZIP code 97827 has an estimated population of 2,599 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97827 in?

ZIP code 97827 observes the PST timezone.