97845 ZIP Code — John Day, OR

Grant County, Oregon

ZIP code 97845 is located in John Day, Oregon, within Grant County. It covers approximately 113.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97845

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $62,736. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 97845 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,300

population

113.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
John Day	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97865 Mount Vernon (0.8 mi) 97820 Canyon City (13.8 mi) 97825 Dayville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,300
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	113.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.4464
Longitude	-119.2132
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	52.9%	51.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	13.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,300

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$62,736

Median household income

$31,472

Per capita income

$190,800

Median home value

$889

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

843

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

145

139

45–54

137

55–59

60–64

243

65–74

240

103

75–84

101

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	14.6%
18 and over	1,965	85.4%
65 and over	756	32.9%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Two or more races 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,066	85.9%
Two or more races	160	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	104	4.3%
Asian	49	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	51.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	13.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	7.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$62,736

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 17.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,800
Median rent / month	$889
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	26.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.4%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	38.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	22.4%
Wood	35.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	537	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	129	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	194	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	169	16.4%
Households with children under 18	182	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	432	42.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	19.0%
Married	57.2%	56.1%
Separated	2.5%	0.4%
Widowed	1.7%	12.0%
Divorced	19.1%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 29.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	4.7%
Elementary school	141	41.2%
High school	159	46.5%
College / grad school	26	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 23.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,287	99.4%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,253	98.0%
Born in same state	2,236	97.2%
Born in different state	1,373	59.7%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	47	2.0%
Not a US citizen	10	21.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	363	15.8%
Arab	295	12.8%
Italian	135	5.9%
German	102	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	49	2.1%
English	33	1.4%
Polish	32	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97845

What city is ZIP code 97845 in?

ZIP code 97845 is primarily assigned to John Day, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97845 in?

ZIP code 97845 falls within Grant County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97845 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 97845 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97845 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 97845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97845?

24% of residents in ZIP code 97845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97845?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 97845 in?

ZIP code 97845 observes the PST timezone.