97856 ZIP Code — Long Creek, OR

Grant County, Oregon

ZIP code 97856 is located in Long Creek, Oregon, within Grant County. It covers approximately 540.83 square miles and serves a population of 498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97856

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $47,500. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97856 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

498

population

540.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Creek	Acceptable
Long Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97864 Monument (9.9 mi) 97848 Kimberly (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	498
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	540.83 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.7703
Longitude	-119.2045
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	53.7%	51.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	33.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

498

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$35,272

Per capita income

$189,300

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

61.6%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

240

Housing units

25.7%

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	96	19.3%
18 and over	402	80.7%
65 and over	184	36.9%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	453	89.7%
Two or more races	36	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.4%
Other race	6	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	51.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	33.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 21.4%

$1M+ 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,300
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	61.6%
Renter occupied	38.4%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	14.4%
Wood	65.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	34.8%
Cohabiting couple	22	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	68	27.2%
Female householder, no spouse	73	29.2%
Households with children under 18	30	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	60.4%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	16.0%
Married	43.5%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	21.3%	33.0%
Divorced	5.6%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 15.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	11.5%
Kindergarten	2	3.3%
Elementary school	24	39.3%
High school	20	32.8%
College / grad school	8	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 56.3%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Education & healthcare 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Retail trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.6%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.6%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	42.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.7%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	31.8%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.7

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 57.3%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 24.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.4%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	20.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.4%
Public insurance	67.5%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	48.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	445	89.4%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	482	96.8%
Born in same state	472	94.8%
Born in different state	198	39.8%
Foreign born	10	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	3.2%
Not a US citizen	13	81.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	11.8%
French	48	9.6%
German	45	9%
Arab	30	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1%
Dutch	2	0.4%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.2%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97856

What city is ZIP code 97856 in?

ZIP code 97856 is primarily assigned to Long Creek, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97856 in?

ZIP code 97856 falls within Grant County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97856 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 97856 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97856 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 97856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97856?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97856 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97856 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 97856 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97856 in?

ZIP code 97856 observes the PST timezone.