97885 ZIP Code — Wallowa, OR

Wallowa County, Oregon

ZIP code 97885 is located in Wallowa, Oregon, within Wallowa County. It covers approximately 316.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97885

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 $297,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,875. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,342

population

316.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallowa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97828 Enterprise (3.1 mi) 97857 Lostine (7.8 mi) 97841 Imbler (15.8 mi) 97824 Cove (19 mi) 97827 Elgin (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,342
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	316.47 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.5328
Longitude	-117.5453
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541/458

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	47.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,342

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$71,875

Median household income

$30,068

Per capita income

$297,100

Median home value

$841

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

540

Housing units

19.2%

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

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	352	26.2%
18 and over	990	73.8%
65 and over	307	22.9%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,147	77.5%
Two or more races	154	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	138	9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	2.2%
Black or African American	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	47.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	27.3%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$71,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 28.1%

$500k–$1M 15.5%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$297,100
Median rent / month	$841
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.5%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	52.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	16.6%
Wood	45.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	121	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	97	18.5%
Households with children under 18	181	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	34.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	23.7%
Married	50.9%	66.2%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	3.2%
Divorced	8.3%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 37.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	9.5%
Elementary school	187	57.0%
High school	87	26.5%
College / grad school	23	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.6%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Public administration 9.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	27.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	25.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,296	96.6%
Spanish	9	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,342	100.0%
Born in same state	1,329	99.0%
Born in different state	967	72.1%
Foreign born	13	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	174	13%
Polish	162	12.1%
Italian	129	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	114	8.5%
English	11	0.8%
Irish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97885

What city is ZIP code 97885 in?

ZIP code 97885 is primarily assigned to Wallowa, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97885 in?

ZIP code 97885 falls within Wallowa County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97885 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97885 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 97885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97885 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 97885 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97885?

ZIP code 97885 has an estimated population of 1,342 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97885 in?

ZIP code 97885 observes the PST timezone.