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Grant County
Kimberly, OR
97848
97848 ZIP Code — Kimberly, OR
Grant County, Oregon
ZIP code 97848 is located in
Kimberly ,
Oregon ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 205.91 square miles and serves a population of
215 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97848
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $425,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $58,929. 42% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
215
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
205.91 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
44.6965
Longitude
-119.5808
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
51.2%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
41.1%
33.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
13.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.7%
2.1%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$58,929
Median household income
$425,000
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 54 25.1% 18 and over 161 74.9% 65 and over 55 25.6% Median age 51.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 162 62.8% Hispanic or Latino 43 16.7% Other race 43 16.7% Two or more races 10 3.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
51.2%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
41.1%
33.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
13.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.7%
2.1%
7.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 3.6% $35k–$50k 3.6% $50k–$75k 46.4% $75k–$100k 11.9% $100k–$150k 16.7% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $58,929
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $425,000 Median rent / month $950 Owner occupied 59.5% Renter occupied 40.5% Vacant 26.3% Single-family detached 78.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.4% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 16.7% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 12.3% 1970–1979 5.3% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 21.1% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 14.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 18.4% 3 bedrooms 54.4% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 8.3% 2 vehicles 26.2% 3 or more 64.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 47.6% Propane / LP gas 14.3% Wood 36.9% Solar 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 71 84.5% Cohabiting couple 3 3.6% Male householder, no spouse 6 7.1% Female householder, no spouse 4 4.8% Households with children under 18 31 36.9% Households with seniors (65+) 33 39.3% Average household size 2.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.5% 14.7% Married 65.7% 78.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.3% Divorced 11.8% 1.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
24.1%
Some college, no degree
37.2%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.9% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 34 38.6% High school 44 50.0% College / grad school 10 11.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
57.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.9%
Professional & management
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Education & healthcare
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 14.7% Sales & office 6.9% Natural resources & construction 40.2% Production & transportation 6.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.1% Government 18.6% Self-employed 33.3% Unpaid family workers 3.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.9% Carpool 2.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.9% Work from home 25.5% Other means 13.7% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.7% Retirement income 23.8% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 2.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.8% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 61.4% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 4.7% Under 18 7.4% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 10.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.0% Public insurance 41.4% No insurance 15.8% Uninsured under 19 44.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 211 98.1% Spanish 36 17.1% Other Indo-European 36 17.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 188 87.4% Born in same state 188 87.4% Born in different state 63 29.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 27 12.6% Not a US citizen 1 3.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 36 16.7% French 33 15.3% Arab 12 5.6% Polish 6 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 2 0.9% English 1 0.5% Dutch 1 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.1% Internet access 97.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97848
What city is ZIP code 97848 in?
ZIP code 97848 is primarily assigned to Kimberly, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97848 in?
ZIP code 97848 falls within Grant County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97848 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 97848 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97848?
13% 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 97848 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 97848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97848 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97848 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97848 in?
ZIP code 97848 observes the PST timezone.
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