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Sherman County
Grass Valley, OR
97029
97029 ZIP Code — Grass Valley, OR
Sherman County, Oregon
ZIP code 97029 is located in
Grass Valley ,
Oregon ,
within Sherman County .
It covers approximately 272.10 square miles and serves a population of
390 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97029
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $55,982. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 97029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
390
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
272.10 sq mi
Water area
0.73 sq mi
Latitude
45.3012
Longitude
-120.7985
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.1%
46.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
53.0%
34.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
12.8%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.2%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$55,982
Median household income
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 84 21.5% 18 and over 306 78.5% 65 and over 77 19.7% Median age 36.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
9%
Group Count % White 350 89.7% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 35 9% Two or more races 5 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.1%
46.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
53.0%
34.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
12.8%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.2%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 17.8% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 24.7% $75k–$100k 28.1% $100k–$150k 2.7% $150k–$200k 2.7% Median income $55,982
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $464 Owner occupied 58.2% Renter occupied 41.8% Vacant 21.9% Single-family detached 68.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 25.1% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 1.6% 1980–1989 14.4% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 51.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 14.4% 3 bedrooms 54.0% 4 bedrooms 22.5% 5+ bedrooms 8.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 21.2% 2 vehicles 45.9% 3 or more 28.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.4% Electricity 56.2% Propane / LP gas 3.4% Fuel oil 31.5% Wood 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 44.5% Cohabiting couple 3 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 28 19.2% Female householder, no spouse 50 34.2% Households with children under 18 49 33.6% Households with seniors (65+) 40 27.4% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.6% 46.0% Married 60.5% 42.9% Separated 15.6% 3.7% Widowed 1.4% 3.7% Divorced 10.9% 3.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.6% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 32 43.2% High school 9 12.2% College / grad school 31 41.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
31.6%
Agriculture & mining
24.1%
Education & healthcare
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.9% Service 10.9% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 12.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.4% Government 44.3% Self-employed 10.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.1% Carpool 7.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 11.9% Work from home 1.2% Other means 13.1% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.7% Retirement income 27.4% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 18.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.4% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.7% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 65.2% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 14.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 13.7%
Disability % Any disability 24.6% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 23.1% 65 and over 49.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.2% Public insurance 57.9% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 350 89.7% Spanish 7 2.0% Other Indo-European 7 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 373 95.6% Born in same state 373 95.6% Born in different state 239 61.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 17 4.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 62 15.9% Italian 37 9.5% Polish 35 9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 25 6.4% English 15 3.8% Dutch 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 98.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97029
What city is ZIP code 97029 in?
ZIP code 97029 is primarily assigned to Grass Valley, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97029 in?
ZIP code 97029 falls within Sherman County, Oregon.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97029?
13% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 97029?
16% of residents in ZIP code 97029 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97029 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 97029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 97029?
ZIP code 97029 has an estimated population of 390 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97029 in?
ZIP code 97029 observes the PST timezone.
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