97868 ZIP Code — Pilot Rock, OR

Umatilla County, Oregon

ZIP code 97868 is located in Pilot Rock, Oregon, within Umatilla County. It covers approximately 424.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97868

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 49% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 97868 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,594
population
424.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97868 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97868

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City Status
Pilot Rock Preferred
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,594
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 424.72 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 45.2799
Longitude -118.8412
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 35.2% 43.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 37.0% 34.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 18.8% 23.2%
Over $200k 7.8% 3.2% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,594
Population
4
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$81,250
Median household income
$38,967
Per capita income
$173,100
Median home value
$957
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
662
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
15
46
5–9
42
52
10–14
48
63
15–19
59
21
20–24
20
79
25–34
73
116
35–44
107
79
45–54
73
101
55–59
93
51
60–64
48
132
65–74
121
53
75–84
49
19
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832420.3%
18 and over1,27079.7%
65 and over39224.6%
Median age47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%
Two or more races 3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,51294.3%
Two or more races483%
American Indian / Alaska Native241.5%
Hispanic or Latino100.6%
Other race100.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.2% 43.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 37.0% 34.5% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 18.8% 23.2%
Over $200k 7.8% 3.2% 7.2%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 4.0%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 18.9%
$150k–$200k 11.1%
$200k+ 5.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k4.0%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k18.9%
$150k–$200k11.1%
$200k+5.0%
Median income$81,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%
$50k–$100k 17.2%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 14.7%
$300k–$500k 16.3%
$500k–$1M 10.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$173,100
Median rent / month$957
Owner occupied85.1%
Renter occupied14.9%
Vacant13.7%
Single-family detached85.3%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes13.4%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.16

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.4%
2000–20099.5%
1990–19999.5%
1980–19892.8%
1970–197910.4%
1960–19694.7%
1950–195928.6%
1940–194912.4%
1939 or earlier19.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.7%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms46.1%
4 bedrooms16.2%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle17.8%
2 vehicles36.6%
3 or more43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.1%
Electricity23.0%
Propane / LP gas11.1%
Fuel oil1.8%
Wood15.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40862.2%
Cohabiting couple456.9%
Male householder, no spouse619.3%
Female householder, no spouse14221.6%
Households with children under 1818127.6%
Households with seniors (65+)30746.8%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.1%17.4%
Married58.8%63.0%
Separated3.1%1.3%
Widowed3.5%8.8%
Divorced12.6%9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 7.3%
HS graduate 30.8%
Some college, no degree 30.1%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 15.8%
Graduate / professional 6.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool92.4%
Kindergarten369.8%
Elementary school13937.7%
High school9024.4%
College / grad school9525.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%
Public administration 17.2%
Manufacturing 11.9%
Agriculture & mining 7.5%
Retail trade 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Construction 5.9%
Professional & management 2.8%
Other services 2.7%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.2%
Service25.1%
Sales & office15.6%
Natural resources & construction6.4%
Production & transportation14.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.1%
Government35.3%
Self-employed7.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.5%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home12.2%
Other means3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)28.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 4.6%
18 and over 3.2%
Married-couple families 0.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.2%
Retirement income31.7%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.8%
High blood pressure31.3%
High cholesterol31.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss13.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1259.8%
Disability%
Any disability23.8%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years16.5%
65 and over58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.5%
Public insurance36.5%
No insurance6.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,56398.1%
Spanish70.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.2%
Other languages40.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,57999.1%
Born in same state1,56998.4%
Born in different state94159.0%
Foreign born100.6%
Naturalized citizen150.9%
Not a US citizen15100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French29818.7%
Italian21413.4%
Arab764.8%
Polish462.9%
AncestryCount%
German221.4%
English201.3%
Dutch110.7%
Irish60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.2%
Internet access91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97868

What city is ZIP code 97868 in?

ZIP code 97868 is primarily assigned to Pilot Rock, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97868 in?

ZIP code 97868 falls within Umatilla County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97868 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 97868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 97868 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 97868 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97868 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 97868 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97868?

The median home value in ZIP code 97868 is $173,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 97868 in?

ZIP code 97868 observes the PST timezone.

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