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Umatilla County
Helix, OR
97835
97835 ZIP Code — Helix, OR
Umatilla County, Oregon
ZIP code 97835 is located in
Helix ,
Oregon ,
within Umatilla County .
It covers approximately 155.41 square miles and serves a population of
488 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97835
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 $232,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $121,932. 33% 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 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97835 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Helix
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
488
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
155.41 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
45.9034
Longitude
-118.8613
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
43.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
34.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
42.2%
18.8%
23.2%
Over $200k
5.6%
3.2%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$121,932
Median household income
$232,500
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 115 23.6% 18 and over 373 76.4% 65 and over 94 19.3% Median age 41.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 356 70.8% Two or more races 113 22.5% Hispanic or Latino 15 3% Other race 15 3% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.6% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
43.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
34.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
42.2%
18.8%
23.2%
Over $200k
5.6%
3.2%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 3.7% $50k–$75k 1.8% $75k–$100k 6.0% $100k–$150k 17.1% $150k–$200k 39.6% $200k+ 7.8% Median income $121,932
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $232,500 Median rent / month $650 Owner occupied 88.5% Renter occupied 11.5% Vacant 19.9% Single-family detached 83.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 7.0% 1980–1989 2.2% 1970–1979 7.4% 1960–1969 1.8% 1950–1959 1.5% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 64.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 18.1% 2 bedrooms 11.8% 3 bedrooms 52.8% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 5.5% 2 vehicles 28.6% 3 or more 65.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 55.3% Propane / LP gas 32.3% Fuel oil 8.3% Wood 3.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 136 62.7% Cohabiting couple 7 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 43 19.8% Female householder, no spouse 31 14.3% Households with children under 18 114 52.5% Households with seniors (65+) 64 29.5% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.3% 28.8% Married 57.5% 56.0% Separated 2.8% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 6.0% Divorced 10.5% 9.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.0% Bachelor's or higher 23.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 5.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 45 35.4% High school 66 52.0% College / grad school 9 7.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.9%
Public administration
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Professional & management
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.7% Service 33.7% Sales & office 24.5% Natural resources & construction 8.4% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 36.4% Government 27.6% Self-employed 36.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.4% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.7% Work from home 30.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.7% Retirement income 50.2% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 4.1% Food stamps / SNAP 5.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 28.9% High cholesterol 29.0% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 19.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 14.5% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.2% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 14.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 87 23.3%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 17.4% 18–64 years 3.9% 65 and over 33.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.4% Public insurance 28.5% No insurance 14.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 481 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) 485 99.4% Born in same state 485 99.4% Born in different state 371 76.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.6% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 59 12.1% French 39 8% Polish 20 4.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 14 2.9% English 6 1.2% German 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97835
What city is ZIP code 97835 in?
ZIP code 97835 is primarily assigned to Helix, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97835 in?
ZIP code 97835 falls within Umatilla County, Oregon.
Is ZIP code 97835 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 97835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97835 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 97835 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97835?
The median household income in ZIP code 97835 is $121,932, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 97835?
ZIP code 97835 has an estimated population of 488 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97835 in?
ZIP code 97835 observes the PST timezone.
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