97843 ZIP Code — Ione, OR

Morrow County, Oregon

ZIP code 97843 is located in Ione, Oregon, within Morrow County. It covers approximately 372.34 square miles and serves a population of 790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97843

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 $214,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($91,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

790

population

372.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ione	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97818 Boardman (16.2 mi) 97836 Heppner (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	790
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	372.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.5116
Longitude	-119.7206
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	33.3%	44.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	17.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	12.5%	3.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

790

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$91,875

Median household income

$51,728

Per capita income

$214,100

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

257

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	17.3%
18 and over	653	82.7%
65 and over	195	24.7%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Two or more races 13.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	631	74.1%
Two or more races	115	13.5%
Hispanic or Latino	62	7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	1.9%
Other race	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	44.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	17.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	12.5%	3.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$91,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 38.1%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,100
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	30.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.6%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	46.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	43	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	56	16.8%
Households with children under 18	66	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	34.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	6.5%
Married	66.2%	73.1%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	13.3%
Divorced	16.5%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	16.5%
Elementary school	56	42.1%
High school	17	12.8%
College / grad school	38	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.5%

Construction 13.6%

Retail trade 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Professional & management 9.1%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	54.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	742	93.9%
Spanish	30	4.0%
Other Indo-European	30	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	756	95.7%
Born in same state	756	95.7%
Born in different state	512	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	4.3%
Not a US citizen	4	11.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	157	19.9%
French	100	12.7%
Arab	41	5.2%
Polish	20	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	1.5%
Dutch	3	0.4%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97843

What city is ZIP code 97843 in?

ZIP code 97843 is primarily assigned to Ione, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97843 in?

ZIP code 97843 falls within Morrow County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97843 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 97843?

ZIP code 97843 has an estimated population of 790 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97843?

The median home value in ZIP code 97843 is $214,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97843?

The median household income in ZIP code 97843 is $91,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97843 in?

ZIP code 97843 observes the PST timezone.