97063 ZIP Code — Tygh Valley, OR

Wasco County, Oregon

ZIP code 97063 is located in Tygh Valley, Oregon, within Wasco County. It covers approximately 140.04 square miles and serves a population of 862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97063

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 $260,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($50,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% 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. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 97063 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

862

population

140.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tygh Valley	Acceptable
Tygh Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97037 Maupin (11.1 mi) 97021 Dufur (17.2 mi) 97041 Mount Hood Parkdale (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	862
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	140.04 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	45.2021
Longitude	-121.3734
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	53.5%	44.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	36.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.1%	23.2%
Over $200k	8.0%	3.9%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

862

Population

People per sq mi

62.0

Median age

$50,625

Median household income

$63,912

Per capita income

$260,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

796

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	10.2%
18 and over	774	89.8%
65 and over	361	41.9%
Median age	62.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 5%

Other race 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	786	85.3%
Hispanic or Latino	59	6.4%
Two or more races	46	5%
Other race	29	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	44.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	36.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.1%	23.2%
Over $200k	8.0%	3.9%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$50,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 31.8%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	47.1%
Single-family detached	43.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	32.6%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	30.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	170	37.0%
Female householder, no spouse	78	17.0%
Households with children under 18	52	11.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	59.3%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	9.0%
Married	47.5%	60.4%
Separated	3.7%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	4.2%
Divorced	19.0%	26.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	6.9%
Kindergarten	20	27.8%
Elementary school	31	43.1%
High school	16	22.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.4%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.2

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	53.5%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	17.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	66.6%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	841	97.6%
Spanish	37	4.4%
Other Indo-European	37	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	819	95.0%
Born in same state	819	95.0%
Born in different state	546	63.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	5.0%
Not a US citizen	22	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	14.4%
Polish	63	7.3%
Arab	54	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	6.1%
French	30	3.5%
Dutch	27	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97063

What city is ZIP code 97063 in?

ZIP code 97063 is primarily assigned to Tygh Valley, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97063 in?

ZIP code 97063 falls within Wasco County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97063 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 97063 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97063 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 97063 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 97063 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 97063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97063?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 97063 in?

ZIP code 97063 observes the PST timezone.