97841 ZIP Code — Imbler, OR

Union County, Oregon

ZIP code 97841 is located in Imbler, Oregon, within Union County. It covers approximately 15.51 square miles and serves a population of 491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 458/541.

About ZIP code 97841

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 $245,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 47% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97841 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

491
population
15.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97841 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97841

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City Status
Imbler Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97824 Cove (7 mi) 97827 Elgin (14 mi) 97885 Wallowa (15.8 mi) 97828 Enterprise (17.6 mi) 97883 Union (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 491
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 15.51 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 45.4500
Longitude -117.8496
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 458/541
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 47.5% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 33.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 26.7% 16.2% 23.2%
Over $200k 7.2% 2.8% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

491
Population
32
People per sq mi
50.9
Median age
$82,750
Median household income
$53,129
Per capita income
$245,000
Median home value
$1,080
Median monthly rent
86.6%
Home ownership
2.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
181
Housing units
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
12
13
5–9
11
10
10–14
8
11
15–19
10
25
20–24
22
18
25–34
16
28
35–44
25
35
45–54
30
22
55–59
20
19
60–64
17
49
65–74
44
18
75–84
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188517.3%
18 and over40682.7%
65 and over12625.7%
Median age50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%
Two or more races 2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White47696.2%
Two or more races102%
Hispanic or Latino40.8%
Other race40.8%
Asian10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 47.5% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 33.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 26.7% 16.2% 23.2%
Over $200k 7.2% 2.8% 7.2%
$15k–$25k 2.1%
$25k–$35k 15.0%
$35k–$50k 7.5%
$50k–$75k 21.4%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 23.5%
$150k–$200k 2.1%
$200k+ 15.0%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k2.1%
$25k–$35k15.0%
$35k–$50k7.5%
$50k–$75k21.4%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k23.5%
$150k–$200k2.1%
$200k+15.0%
Median income$82,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%
$50k–$100k 9.9%
$150k–$200k 19.8%
$200k–$300k 28.4%
$300k–$500k 23.5%
$500k–$1M 14.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$245,000
Median rent / month$1,080
Owner occupied86.6%
Renter occupied13.4%
Vacant9.2%
Single-family detached89.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.7%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–200918.9%
1990–19999.7%
1980–19896.3%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19696.8%
1950–195910.2%
1940–19491.9%
1939 or earlier25.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms7.8%
3 bedrooms68.4%
4 bedrooms23.3%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle4.3%
2 vehicles39.6%
3 or more56.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.9%
Electricity15.0%
Propane / LP gas17.6%
Wood13.4%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13974.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2613.9%
Female householder, no spouse2211.8%
Households with children under 183820.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7942.2%
Average household size2.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.3%18.8%
Married63.9%76.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.0%4.7%
Divorced1.7%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 1.7%
HS graduate 36.5%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 27.0%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool11.1%
Kindergarten22.2%
Elementary school4954.4%
High school1213.3%
College / grad school2628.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%
Retail trade 21.4%
Construction 8.8%
Public administration 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Professional & management 1.8%
Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.6%
Service18.2%
Sales & office22.1%
Natural resources & construction11.9%
Production & transportation15.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.9%
Government16.5%
Self-employed11.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.7%
Carpool9.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.7%
Work from home8.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.9

Poverty

All people 2.9%
Under 18 years 7.1%
18 and over 2.0%
Married-couple families 0.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.5%
Retirement income28.3%
Supplemental Security1.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.6%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis24.7%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.3%
Visited dentist66.9%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5914.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.2%
65 and over42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.8%
Public insurance37.1%
No insurance1.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only46694.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)48999.6%
Born in same state48999.6%
Born in different state34269.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.4%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French5811.8%
Italian418.4%
Arab255.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish142.9%
Dutch40.8%
English30.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.1%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97841

What city is ZIP code 97841 in?

ZIP code 97841 is primarily assigned to Imbler, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97841 in?

ZIP code 97841 falls within Union County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97841 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97841 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 97841 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 97841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97841 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 97841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97841 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 97841 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97841 in?

ZIP code 97841 observes the PST timezone.

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