97836 ZIP Code — Heppner, OR

Morrow County, Oregon

ZIP code 97836 is located in Heppner, Oregon, within Morrow County. It covers approximately 945.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,176 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97836

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 $280,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($46,931) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 97836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,176

population

945.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heppner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97843 Ione (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,176
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	945.44 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	45.3059
Longitude	-119.5163
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	54.4%	44.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	34.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	17.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,176

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$46,931

Median household income

$37,466

Per capita income

$280,700

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

858

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

141

35–44

135

137

45–54

132

55–59

130

60–64

126

117

65–74

112

125

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	403	18.5%
18 and over	1,773	81.5%
65 and over	509	23.4%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,050	93%
Two or more races	103	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.3%
Black or African American	10	0.5%
Other race	9	0.4%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	44.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	34.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	17.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 30.7%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	30.7%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$46,931

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 36.9%

$1M+ 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$280,700
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	54.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	52.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	25.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	503	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	116	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	150	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	136	15.0%
Households with children under 18	256	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	336	37.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	20.0%
Married	54.7%	61.9%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%
Widowed	4.3%	8.6%
Divorced	7.9%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.8%
Kindergarten	26	5.7%
Elementary school	222	48.4%
High school	129	28.1%
College / grad school	69	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 14.0%

Public administration 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 4.2%

Information 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.4%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	16.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 69.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	209	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	24.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,113	97.1%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,139	98.3%
Born in same state	2,139	98.3%
Born in different state	1,157	53.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.7%
Not a US citizen	13	35.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	13.2%
French	223	10.2%
Arab	69	3.2%
Polish	55	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	1.6%
Dutch	13	0.6%
English	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97836

What city is ZIP code 97836 in?

ZIP code 97836 is primarily assigned to Heppner, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97836 in?

ZIP code 97836 falls within Morrow County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97836 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 97836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97836?

14% 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 97836 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97836?

The median household income in ZIP code 97836 is $46,931, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97836 in?

ZIP code 97836 observes the PST timezone.