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Wallowa County
Joseph, OR
97846
97846 ZIP Code — Joseph, OR
Wallowa County, Oregon
ZIP code 97846 is located in
Joseph ,
Oregon ,
within Wallowa County .
It covers approximately 449.85 square miles and serves a population of
2,062 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97846
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $364,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $67,319. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97846 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,062
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
449.85 sq mi
Water area
2.50 sq mi
Latitude
45.3609
Longitude
-117.0478
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.5%
47.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
32.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
17.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.5%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$67,319
Median household income
$364,500
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 303 14.7% 18 and over 1,759 85.3% 65 and over 695 33.7% Median age 56.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,792 79.5% Hispanic or Latino 192 8.5% Other race 141 6.3% Two or more races 101 4.5% Asian 20 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.5%
47.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
32.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
17.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.5%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 8.7% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 19.9% $75k–$100k 18.9% $100k–$150k 12.9% $150k–$200k 8.1% $200k+ 4.6% Median income $67,319
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $364,500 Median rent / month $950 Owner occupied 74.2% Renter occupied 25.8% Vacant 34.0% Single-family detached 81.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.5% 2000–2009 15.7% 1990–1999 18.2% 1980–1989 8.9% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 3.9% 1950–1959 11.0% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 14.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 11.7% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 51.5% 4 bedrooms 7.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 23.7% 2 vehicles 42.8% 3 or more 29.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.9% Electricity 38.7% Propane / LP gas 24.7% Fuel oil 8.5% Wood 22.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 584 58.1% Cohabiting couple 41 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 172 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 209 20.8% Households with children under 18 182 18.1% Households with seniors (65+) 457 45.4% Average household size 2.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 10.7% 8.6% Married 69.4% 63.7% Separated 0.0% 1.3% Widowed 5.3% 8.6% Divorced 14.6% 17.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.4% Bachelor's or higher 34.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 37 15.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 138 56.6% High school 35 14.3% College / grad school 34 13.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
19.3%
Agriculture & mining
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Public administration
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.6% Service 13.1% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 11.2% Production & transportation 6.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.1% Government 15.5% Self-employed 15.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.5% Carpool 8.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.5% Work from home 18.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
2.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.5% Retirement income 29.1% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 8.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.5% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.6% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 18.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.7% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 70.6% Cholesterol screening 92.6% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 229 13.0%
Disability % Any disability 19.8% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 16.5% 65 and over 32.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.5% Public insurance 46.9% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 1.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,939 94.0% Spanish 68 3.5% Other Indo-European 44 2.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 12 0.6% Other languages 12 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,974 95.7% Born in same state 1,945 94.3% Born in different state 1,015 49.2% Foreign born 29 1.4% Naturalized citizen 88 4.3% Not a US citizen 47 53.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 304 14.7% Italian 177 8.6% Arab 143 6.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 91 4.4% English 17 0.8% Dutch 15 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.8% Internet access 87.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97846
What city is ZIP code 97846 in?
ZIP code 97846 is primarily assigned to Joseph, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97846 in?
ZIP code 97846 falls within Wallowa County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97846 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 97846 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97846 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 97846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97846 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 97846 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97846?
The median home value in ZIP code 97846 is $364,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 97846 in?
ZIP code 97846 observes the PST timezone.
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