97839 ZIP Code — Lexington, OR

Morrow County, Oregon

ZIP code 97839 is located in Lexington, Oregon, within Morrow County. It covers approximately 175.26 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97839

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 $250,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,864) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 97839 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

294

population

175.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	175.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.5295
Longitude	-119.6571
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	59.4%	44.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	34.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	17.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	8.6%	3.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$58,864

Median household income

$45,001

Per capita income

$250,000

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

44.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	16.7%
18 and over	245	83.3%
65 and over	80	27.2%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.6%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	237	78.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	32	10.6%
Two or more races	25	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	44.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	34.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	17.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	8.6%	3.3%	7.2%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 24.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	24.2%
Median income	$58,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 28.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,000
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	44.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	9.5%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	27.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	27	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	21	16.9%
Households with children under 18	51	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	58.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	3.7%
Married	66.1%	55.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.3%	32.4%
Divorced	7.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	44.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	20.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	59.1%
High school	6	13.6%
College / grad school	3	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.0%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Construction 3.4%

Retail trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.1%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	20.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.1%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.8%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	277	94.2%
Spanish	9	3.2%
Other Indo-European	9	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	294	100.0%
Born in same state	294	100.0%
Born in different state	142	48.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	19%
French	31	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.4%
Polish	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97839

What city is ZIP code 97839 in?

ZIP code 97839 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97839 in?

ZIP code 97839 falls within Morrow County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97839 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 97839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97839 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 97839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 97839 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 97839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 97839?

ZIP code 97839 has an estimated population of 294 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97839 in?

ZIP code 97839 observes the PST timezone.