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Sherman County
Rufus, OR
97050
97050 ZIP Code — Rufus, OR
Sherman County, Oregon
ZIP code 97050 is located in
Rufus ,
Oregon ,
within Sherman County .
It covers approximately 8.20 square miles and serves a population of
220 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541/458 .
About ZIP code 97050
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,625. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.
Overall, ZIP code 97050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Rufus
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
220
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
8.20 sq mi
Water area
4.04 sq mi
Latitude
45.6609
Longitude
-120.6867
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541/458
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
46.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
43.1%
34.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
8.3%
12.8%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.2%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$60,625
Median household income
$160,900
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 18.6% 18 and over 179 81.4% 65 and over 78 35.5% Median age 56.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Group Count % White 167 63.5% Two or more races 50 19% Hispanic or Latino 43 16.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
46.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
43.1%
34.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
8.3%
12.8%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.2%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 13.7% $15k–$25k 11.1% $25k–$35k 3.4% $35k–$50k 8.5% $50k–$75k 20.5% $75k–$100k 22.2% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 7.7% Median income $60,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,900 Median rent / month $800 Owner occupied 84.6% Renter occupied 15.4% Vacant 22.5% Single-family detached 39.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 40.4% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.3% 2000–2009 5.3% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 19.2% 1970–1979 23.8% 1960–1969 1.3% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 18.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.6% 1 bedroom 27.2% 2 bedrooms 26.5% 3 bedrooms 29.1% 4 bedrooms 5.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.7% 1 vehicle 31.6% 2 vehicles 29.9% 3 or more 24.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 71.8% Propane / LP gas 12.0% Wood 12.0% No fuel used 2.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 40 34.2% Cohabiting couple 6 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 41 35.0% Female householder, no spouse 30 25.6% Households with children under 18 18 15.4% Households with seniors (65+) 54 46.2% Average household size 1.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 9.5% Married 52.5% 45.2% Separated 12.1% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 27.4% Divorced 13.1% 17.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
20.0%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.1% Bachelor's or higher 11.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 32 76.2% High school 7 16.7% College / grad school 3 7.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Professional & management
7.8%
Education & healthcare
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Public administration
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.7% Service 19.5% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 18.2% Production & transportation 28.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.6% Government 6.5% Self-employed 3.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.8% Carpool 9.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.5% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 14.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
56.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.3% Retirement income 29.1% Supplemental Security 16.2% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 30.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.0% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.8% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.3% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.4% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 64.9% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 19.6%
Disability % Any disability 33.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 33.7% 65 and over 51.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.1% Public insurance 72.7% No insurance 3.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 215 97.7% Spanish 2 0.9% Other Indo-European 2 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 207 94.1% Born in same state 204 92.7% Born in different state 117 53.2% Foreign born 3 1.4% Naturalized citizen 13 5.9% Not a US citizen 3 23.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 33 15% Arab 22 10% Italian 14 6.4% Polish 7 3.2%
Ancestry Count % English 5 2.3% German 4 1.8% Dutch 2 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.2% Internet access 98.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97050
What city is ZIP code 97050 in?
ZIP code 97050 is primarily assigned to Rufus, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97050 in?
ZIP code 97050 falls within Sherman County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97050 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 97050 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97050?
11% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 97050?
21% of residents in ZIP code 97050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97050 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 97050 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97050 in?
ZIP code 97050 observes the PST timezone.
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