97859 ZIP Code — Meacham, OR

Umatilla County, Oregon

ZIP code 97859 is located in Meacham, Oregon, within Umatilla County. It covers approximately 109.47 square miles and serves a population of 235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97859

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 $232,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,000. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 53% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 97859 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

235

population

109.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meacham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	235
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	109.47 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	45.5268
Longitude	-118.4293
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	52.8%	43.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	1.4%	34.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	45.8%	18.8%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

235

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$103,000

Median household income

$23,658

Per capita income

$232,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

16.2%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	40.0%
18 and over	141	60.0%
65 and over	33	14.0%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

American Indian / Alaska Native 20.1%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	165	69%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	20.1%
Two or more races	18	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.7%
Other race	4	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	43.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	1.4%	34.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	45.8%	18.8%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 16.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 48.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	48.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$103,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	64.9%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
Wood	48.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	16	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1	1.5%
Households with children under 18	23	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	33.3%
Average household size	3.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	68.7%	66.2%
Separated	0.0%	20.3%
Widowed	4.5%	1.4%
Divorced	26.9%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 9.9%

Some college, no degree 39.0%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.9%

Construction 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Wholesale trade 12.3%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	36.8%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.6%
Carpool	26.3%
Public transit	19.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	26.6%
18–64 years	37.0%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.4%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	175	74.5%
Spanish	4	2.3%
Other Indo-European	4	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	231	98.3%
Born in same state	231	98.3%
Born in different state	118	50.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	21.7%
Italian	9	3.8%
Dutch	8	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	2.1%
German	4	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.1%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97859

What city is ZIP code 97859 in?

ZIP code 97859 is primarily assigned to Meacham, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97859 in?

ZIP code 97859 falls within Umatilla County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97859 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 97859 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 97859 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 97859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97859?

22% of residents in ZIP code 97859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 97859 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 97859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97859 in?

ZIP code 97859 observes the PST timezone.