97913 ZIP Code — Nyssa, OR

Malheur County, Oregon

ZIP code 97913 is located in Nyssa, Oregon, within Malheur County. It covers approximately 392.08 square miles and serves a population of 5,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97913

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $45,984. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97913 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,475

population

392.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

97913 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97913

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97913. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nyssa	Acceptable
Nyssa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83660 Parma (10.8 mi) 83619 Fruitland (15.7 mi) 83676 Wilder (15.7 mi) 83628 Homedale (16.6 mi) 83626 Greenleaf (17.9 mi) 97906 Harper (18.1 mi) 83655 New Plymouth (18.4 mi) 97914 Ontario (18.5 mi) 97918 Vale (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,475
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	392.08 sq mi
Water area	11.14 sq mi
Latitude	43.8222
Longitude	-117.1246
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	54.2%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,475

Population

People per sq mi

25.9

Median age

$45,984

Median household income

$20,783

Per capita income

$165,900

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

57.1%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

1,336

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

283

Under 5

253

212

5–9

190

325

10–14

290

270

15–19

241

297

20–24

266

315

25–34

282

316

35–44

283

270

45–54

242

103

55–59

118

60–64

105

255

65–74

228

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,925	35.2%
18 and over	3,550	64.8%
65 and over	722	13.2%
Median age	25.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

Two or more races 13.2%

Other race 7.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,011	58.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,363	19.9%
Two or more races	900	13.2%
Other race	539	7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.2%
Asian	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$45,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,900
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	57.1%
Renter occupied	42.9%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.2%
Electricity	58.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	827	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	75	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	439	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	424	24.0%
Households with children under 18	732	41.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	542	30.7%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	33.0%
Married	39.5%	45.4%
Separated	0.7%	2.3%
Widowed	4.5%	8.1%
Divorced	10.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	5.2%
Kindergarten	99	6.0%
Elementary school	791	48.0%
High school	427	25.9%
College / grad school	245	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.1%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,939	90.2%
Spanish	439	8.9%
Other Indo-European	438	8.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,757	86.9%
Born in same state	4,659	85.1%
Born in different state	2,103	38.4%
Foreign born	98	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	718	13.1%
Not a US citizen	186	25.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	507	9.3%
Arab	178	3.3%
Italian	150	2.7%
English	43	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	0.6%
Polish	25	0.5%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97913

What city is ZIP code 97913 in?

ZIP code 97913 is primarily assigned to Nyssa, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97913 in?

ZIP code 97913 falls within Malheur County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97913 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 97913 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97913?

22% of residents in ZIP code 97913 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97913?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97913?

The median home value in ZIP code 97913 is $165,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 97913 in?

ZIP code 97913 observes the MST timezone.