97837 ZIP Code — Hereford, OR
Baker County, Oregon
ZIP code 97837 is located in Hereford, Oregon, within Baker County. It covers approximately 141.18 square miles and serves a population of 50 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.
50
population
141.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97837 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97837
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hereford | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 141.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4919 |
| Longitude | -117.9556 |
| 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 | 80.7% | 53.1% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 27.4% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
50
Population
61.5
Median age
$2,499
Median household income
$15,516
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
46.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
49
Housing units
4.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
0
5
20–24
1
2
25–34
1
2
45–54
1
1
55–59
0
18
60–64
4
2
65–74
0
2
75–84
0
7
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 18 and over | 48 | 96.0% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 26.0% |
| Median age | 61.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88%
American Indian / Alaska Native
12%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 88% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 12% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 80.7% | 53.1% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 27.4% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
54.8%
$15k–$25k
28.6%
$35k–$50k
2.4%
$50k–$75k
2.4%
$75k–$100k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 54.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 28.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 2.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| Median income | $2,499 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
69.7%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 12.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% |
| Electricity | 4.8% |
| Fuel oil | 54.8% |
| Wood | 35.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 9.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 37 | 88.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 2.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1 | 2.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 1.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 65.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 22.5% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
61.9%
Associate's degree
2.4%
Bachelor's degree
2.4%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
66.7%
Transportation & utilities
16.7%
Education & healthcare
8.3%
Public administration
8.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 91.7% |
| Service | 8.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.7% |
| Government | 33.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
46.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
47.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.7% |
| Retirement income | 2.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 50.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 68.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 65.7% |
| 65 and over | 84.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 34.0% |
| Public insurance | 88.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 30 | 60.0% |
| Born in same state | 30 | 60.0% |
| Born in different state | 16 | 32.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20 | 40.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1 | 2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 84.0% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97837
What city is ZIP code 97837 in?
ZIP code 97837 is primarily assigned to Hereford, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97837 in?
ZIP code 97837 falls within Baker County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97837 have a large veteran population?
50% of civilians in ZIP code 97837 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97837?
46% of residents in ZIP code 97837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97837?
5% 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 97837 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 97837 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97837 in?
ZIP code 97837 observes the PST timezone.