97840 ZIP Code — Oxbow, OR
Baker County, Oregon
ZIP code 97840 is located in Oxbow, Oregon, within Baker County. It covers approximately 122.92 square miles and serves a population of 82 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.
82
population
122.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97840 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97840
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oxbow | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 82 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 122.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.9453 |
| Longitude | -116.9243 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 53.1% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 27.4% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 75.0% | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
82
Population
1
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$89,375
Median household income
$50,168
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$421
Median monthly rent
40.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
15–19
5
6
20–24
3
4
25–34
2
8
35–44
4
5
45–54
2
8
55–59
3
3
60–64
2
12
65–74
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 67 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 53.1% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 27.4% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 75.0% | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 7.2% |
$50k–$75k
30.0%
$75k–$100k
35.0%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
27.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 30.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 35.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 27.5% |
| Median income | $89,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.3%
$300k–$500k
68.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $421 |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% |
| Vacant | 61.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 32.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 16.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 7.5% |
| 3 or more | 62.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 87.5% |
| Wood | 12.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28 | 70.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 30.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 40.0% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 73.2% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
34.5%
Associate's degree
25.9%
Bachelor's degree
39.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 15 | 78.9% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
33.9%
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Professional & management
16.9%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Retail trade
6.8%
Public administration
5.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 27.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.9% |
| Government | 35.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 8.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 44.1% |
| Carpool | 32.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 15.3% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.0% |
| Retirement income | 40.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22 | 32.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.4% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 82 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 82 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 82 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 18 | 22.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 14.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97840
What city is ZIP code 97840 in?
ZIP code 97840 is primarily assigned to Oxbow, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97840 in?
ZIP code 97840 falls within Baker County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97840 have a large veteran population?
33% of civilians in ZIP code 97840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 97840 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 97840 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 97840 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 97840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 97840?
ZIP code 97840 has an estimated population of 82 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97840 in?
ZIP code 97840 observes the PST timezone.