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Wheeler County
Fossil, OR
97830
97830 ZIP Code — Fossil, OR
Wheeler County, Oregon
ZIP code 97830 is located in
Fossil ,
Oregon ,
within Wheeler County .
It covers approximately 450.16 square miles and serves a population of
635 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97830
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 $175,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,208. 68% 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 13 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 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 97830 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
635
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
450.16 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
44.9020
Longitude
-120.0739
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
59.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
28.8%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
10.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.6%
0.7%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,208
Median household income
$175,300
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 74 11.7% 18 and over 561 88.3% 65 and over 243 38.3% Median age 61.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 581 88% Two or more races 44 6.7% Hispanic or Latino 25 3.8% Other race 9 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
59.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
28.8%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
10.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.6%
0.7%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 18.8% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 22.8% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 21.5% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $50,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $175,300 Median rent / month $668 Owner occupied 79.5% Renter occupied 20.5% Vacant 29.0% Single-family detached 76.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 34.4% 1980–1989 1.4% 1970–1979 7.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 5.4% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 33.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 11.5% 2 bedrooms 39.1% 3 bedrooms 36.1% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 20.8% 2 vehicles 45.9% 3 or more 28.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.3% Electricity 40.9% Propane / LP gas 7.3% Fuel oil 14.2% Wood 33.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 161 53.1% Cohabiting couple 17 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 53 17.5% Female householder, no spouse 72 23.8% Households with children under 18 73 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 177 58.4% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.7% 10.5% Married 56.5% 59.9% Separated 0.0% 2.4% Widowed 1.4% 13.6% Divorced 27.4% 13.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.8% Bachelor's or higher 24.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 3.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 48 63.2% High school 17 22.4% College / grad school 8 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Public administration
19.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Professional & management
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.2% Service 16.2% Sales & office 23.4% Natural resources & construction 17.1% Production & transportation 4.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.6% Government 32.4% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.1% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 7.3% Walk 7.3% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.7% Retirement income 28.1% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.3% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 10.6% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 34.7% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 23.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 19.3% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 62.9% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 100 17.8%
Disability % Any disability 27.1% Under 18 13.5% 18–64 years 14.5% 65 and over 47.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.6% Public insurance 58.0% No insurance 1.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 626 98.6% 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) 629 99.1% Born in same state 629 99.1% Born in different state 383 60.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.9% Not a US citizen 4 66.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 156 24.6% Italian 124 19.5% Arab 95 15%
Ancestry Count % English 14 2.2% Dutch 8 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.7% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97830
What city is ZIP code 97830 in?
ZIP code 97830 is primarily assigned to Fossil, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97830 in?
ZIP code 97830 falls within Wheeler County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97830 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 97830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97830 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 97830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97830 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 97830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97830?
The median home value in ZIP code 97830 is $175,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 97830 in?
ZIP code 97830 observes the PST timezone.
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