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Wheeler County
Mitchell, OR
97750
97750 ZIP Code — Mitchell, OR
Wheeler County, Oregon
ZIP code 97750 is located in
Mitchell ,
Oregon ,
within Wheeler County .
It covers approximately 626.19 square miles and serves a population of
402 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97750
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 $233,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $52,262. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
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 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 97750 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
402
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
626.19 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
44.6017
Longitude
-120.0200
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.5%
59.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
28.7%
28.8%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
10.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.9%
0.7%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$52,262
Median household income
$233,300
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 88 21.9% 18 and over 314 78.1% 65 and over 139 34.6% Median age 56.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 346 77.4% Hispanic or Latino 45 10.1% Other race 32 7.2% Two or more races 20 4.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.7% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.5%
59.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
28.7%
28.8%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
10.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.9%
0.7%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 6.3% $15k–$25k 1.9% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 41.9% $75k–$100k 10.0% $100k–$150k 2.5% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $52,262
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $233,300 Median rent / month $830 Owner occupied 56.3% Renter occupied 43.8% Vacant 41.2% Single-family detached 82.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.7% 2000–2009 12.9% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 10.7% 1970–1979 20.2% 1960–1969 3.3% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 26.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.8% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 40.1% 3 bedrooms 40.1% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 31.3% 3 or more 41.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 22.5% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Fuel oil 11.9% Wood 58.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 91 56.9% Cohabiting couple 9 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 20 12.5% Female householder, no spouse 40 25.0% Households with children under 18 37 23.1% Households with seniors (65+) 89 55.6% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.4% 13.9% Married 64.6% 61.2% Separated 1.3% 0.0% Widowed 4.4% 7.3% Divorced 11.4% 17.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 14.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 3 6.1% Elementary school 23 46.9% High school 22 44.9% College / grad school 1 2.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
21.8%
Agriculture & mining
20.5%
Professional & management
15.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Public administration
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.8% Service 43.6% Sales & office 14.1% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.7% Government 24.4% Self-employed 14.7% Unpaid family workers 3.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 40.6% Carpool 24.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 30.3% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 36.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.5% Retirement income 25.0% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 18.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.1% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 62.7% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 25.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 54.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.3% Public insurance 69.2% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 358 89.1% Spanish 15 4.2% Other Indo-European 13 3.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 378 94.0% Born in same state 378 94.0% Born in different state 265 65.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 24 6.0% Not a US citizen 5 20.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 114 28.4% Italian 70 17.4% Arab 44 10.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 23 5.7% English 1 0.2% Dutch 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 93.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97750
What city is ZIP code 97750 in?
ZIP code 97750 is primarily assigned to Mitchell, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97750 in?
ZIP code 97750 falls within Wheeler County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97750 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 97750 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97750 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 97750 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97750?
14% 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 97750 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 97750 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97750 in?
ZIP code 97750 observes the PST timezone.
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