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Wheeler County
Spray, OR
97874
97874 ZIP Code — Spray, OR
Wheeler County, Oregon
ZIP code 97874 is located in
Spray ,
Oregon ,
within Wheeler County .
It covers approximately 280.46 square miles and serves a population of
366 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97874
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 $279,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $41,875. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Spray
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
366
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
280.46 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
44.9163
Longitude
-119.7965
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
59.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
34.8%
28.8%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
10.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$41,875
Median household income
$279,500
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 75 20.5% 18 and over 291 79.5% 65 and over 114 31.1% Median age 52.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 325 86.2% Two or more races 31 8.2% Hispanic or Latino 11 2.9% Asian 10 2.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
59.7%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
34.8%
28.8%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
10.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 5.7% $15k–$25k 18.9% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 23.3% $75k–$100k 9.4% $100k–$150k 6.3% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 2.5% Median income $41,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $279,500 Median rent / month $750 Owner occupied 61.6% Renter occupied 38.4% Vacant 33.2% Single-family detached 73.1% Large apartment buildings 2.9% Mobile homes 21.4% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 8.0% 1990–1999 23.9% 1980–1989 2.1% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 25.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.9% 1 bedroom 8.0% 2 bedrooms 37.4% 3 bedrooms 29.0% 4 bedrooms 19.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.5% 1 vehicle 20.8% 2 vehicles 50.9% 3 or more 25.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.0% Electricity 42.8% Propane / LP gas 10.7% Fuel oil 3.1% Wood 37.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 83 52.2% Cohabiting couple 5 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 27 17.0% Female householder, no spouse 44 27.7% Households with children under 18 29 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 80 50.3% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.7% 18.2% Married 56.7% 60.4% Separated 7.3% 4.5% Widowed 0.0% 7.8% Divorced 15.3% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.1%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 15.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 24.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 18 33.3% High school 3 5.6% College / grad school 20 37.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Public administration
23.5%
Agriculture & mining
16.5%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Professional & management
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.3% Service 16.5% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 3.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 36.5% Government 51.3% Self-employed 12.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.5% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.7% Work from home 10.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.8% Retirement income 27.0% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 20.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.8% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 18.5% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 13.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 15.3% 65 and over 36.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.7% Public insurance 69.9% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 326 89.1% Spanish 8 2.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.6% Other languages 6 1.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 353 96.4% Born in same state 349 95.4% Born in different state 180 49.2% Foreign born 4 1.1% Naturalized citizen 13 3.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 119 32.5% French 104 28.4% Arab 45 12.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 11 3% German 3 0.8% English 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.4% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97874
What city is ZIP code 97874 in?
ZIP code 97874 is primarily assigned to Spray, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97874 in?
ZIP code 97874 falls within Wheeler County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97874 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 97874 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97874 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 97874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97874 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 97874 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97874?
The median household income in ZIP code 97874 is $41,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97874 in?
ZIP code 97874 observes the PST timezone.
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