97918 ZIP Code — Vale, OR

Malheur County, Oregon

ZIP code 97918 is located in Vale, Oregon, within Malheur County. It covers approximately 584.80 square miles and serves a population of 4,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97918

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 $235,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $58,458. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97918 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,389

population

584.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

97918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vale	Acceptable
Vale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97909 Jamieson (11.6 mi) 97914 Ontario (12.2 mi) 97913 Nyssa (19.2 mi) 83619 Fruitland (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,389
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	584.80 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.0811
Longitude	-117.2651
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	54.1%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	12.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,389

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$58,458

Median household income

$27,706

Per capita income

$235,200

Median home value

$842

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

147

223

5–9

243

141

10–14

153

118

15–19

128

20–24

232

25–34

253

225

35–44

245

299

45–54

326

116

55–59

127

126

60–64

137

240

65–74

262

110

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,228	28.0%
18 and over	3,161	72.0%
65 and over	835	19.0%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,870	81.6%
Hispanic or Latino	353	7.4%
Two or more races	264	5.6%
Other race	138	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	1.5%
Asian	42	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	12.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$58,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,200
Median rent / month	$842
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	14.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	857	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	87	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	288	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	333	21.3%
Households with children under 18	505	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	532	34.0%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	28.5%
Married	59.4%	52.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%
Widowed	5.1%	8.4%
Divorced	11.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	8.2%
Kindergarten	46	4.0%
Elementary school	614	53.3%
High school	238	20.7%
College / grad school	160	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Public administration 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 6.0%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 3.1%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	267	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,108	93.6%
Spanish	163	4.0%
Other Indo-European	155	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,160	94.8%
Born in same state	4,135	94.2%
Born in different state	1,927	43.9%
Foreign born	25	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	229	5.2%
Not a US citizen	164	71.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	762	17.4%
Italian	455	10.4%
Arab	245	5.6%
English	74	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	69	1.6%
Dutch	32	0.7%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97918

What city is ZIP code 97918 in?

ZIP code 97918 is primarily assigned to Vale, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97918 in?

ZIP code 97918 falls within Malheur County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97918 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97918 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 97918?

ZIP code 97918 has an estimated population of 4,389 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97918?

The median household income in ZIP code 97918 is $58,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97918?

The median home value in ZIP code 97918 is $235,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 97918 in?

ZIP code 97918 observes the MST timezone.