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Wallowa County
Lostine, OR
97857
97857 ZIP Code — Lostine, OR
Wallowa County, Oregon
ZIP code 97857 is located in
Lostine ,
Oregon ,
within Wallowa County .
It covers approximately 256.36 square miles and serves a population of
649 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97857
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $325,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,076. 58% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 97857 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
649
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
256.36 sq mi
Water area
0.42 sq mi
Latitude
45.4524
Longitude
-117.4322
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
47.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
32.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
17.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$59,076
Median household income
$325,000
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 122 18.8% 18 and over 527 81.2% 65 and over 245 37.8% Median age 54.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 644 99.1% Two or more races 3 0.5% Asian 2 0.3% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
47.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
32.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
17.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.3% $10k–$15k 0.4% $15k–$25k 9.7% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 37.5% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 7.3% $150k–$200k 11.2% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $59,076
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $325,000 Median rent / month $944 Owner occupied 79.5% Renter occupied 20.5% Vacant 16.2% Single-family detached 67.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.6% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 18.1% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 19.7% 1970–1979 7.4% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 15.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.8% 1 bedroom 3.9% 2 bedrooms 23.9% 3 bedrooms 55.0% 4 bedrooms 10.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 13.9% 2 vehicles 44.4% 3 or more 40.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.4% Electricity 29.0% Propane / LP gas 22.0% Fuel oil 5.4% Wood 34.0% No fuel used 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 149 57.5% Cohabiting couple 19 7.3% Male householder, no spouse 27 10.4% Female householder, no spouse 64 24.7% Households with children under 18 70 27.0% Households with seniors (65+) 153 59.1% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.9% 7.0% Married 71.4% 60.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.4% 14.8% Divorced 14.3% 17.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.3%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.4% Bachelor's or higher 23.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 9.7% Elementary school 40 55.6% High school 18 25.0% College / grad school 7 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
11.5%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Public administration
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.5% Service 30.3% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.5% Government 13.2% Self-employed 13.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.5% Carpool 11.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 8.5% Other means 3.6% Avg commute (minutes) 21.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.5% Retirement income 42.5% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 11.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.9% High blood pressure 37.7% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.6% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 20.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 16.5% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 66.9% Cholesterol screening 92.1% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.9% 65 and over 30.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.8% Public insurance 57.6% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 597 92.0% Spanish 2 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 643 99.1% Born in same state 639 98.5% Born in different state 371 57.2% Foreign born 4 0.6% Naturalized citizen 6 0.9% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 100 15.4% Italian 89 13.7% Arab 45 6.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 10 1.5% Dutch 6 0.9% English 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.9% Internet access 89.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97857
What city is ZIP code 97857 in?
ZIP code 97857 is primarily assigned to Lostine, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97857 in?
ZIP code 97857 falls within Wallowa County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97857 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 97857 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97857 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 97857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97857?
The median home value in ZIP code 97857 is $325,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 97857?
ZIP code 97857 has an estimated population of 649 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97857 in?
ZIP code 97857 observes the PST timezone.
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