97065 ZIP Code — Wasco, OR

Sherman County, Oregon

ZIP code 97065 is located in Wasco, Oregon, within Sherman County. It covers approximately 251.50 square miles and serves a population of 694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97065

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,375. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 97065 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.

694
population
251.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wasco Acceptable
Wasco Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97039 Moro (14.6 mi) 98620 Goldendale (16 mi) 97812 Arlington (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 694
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 251.50 sq mi
Water area 1.07 sq mi
Latitude 45.6134
Longitude -120.7095
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 49.8% 46.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 24.7% 34.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 12.8% 23.2%
Over $200k 8.7% 6.2% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

694
Population
3
People per sq mi
52.5
Median age
$54,375
Median household income
$34,485
Per capita income
$176,100
Median home value
$1,082
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
258
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
9
9
5–9
9
17
10–14
16
34
15–19
33
11
20–24
11
41
25–34
40
21
35–44
20
36
45–54
36
50
55–59
50
20
60–64
20
56
65–74
55
43
75–84
42
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188812.7%
18 and over60687.3%
65 and over20229.1%
Median age52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%
Two or more races 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Other race 1.9%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White60883.2%
Two or more races648.8%
Hispanic or Latino375.1%
Other race141.9%
Asian71%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.8% 46.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 24.7% 34.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 12.8% 23.2%
Over $200k 8.7% 6.2% 7.2%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 18.5%
$25k–$35k 4.0%
$35k–$50k 15.6%
$50k–$75k 20.4%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k+ 8.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k18.5%
$25k–$35k4.0%
$35k–$50k15.6%
$50k–$75k20.4%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k14.2%
$150k–$200k3.3%
$200k+8.4%
Median income$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%
$50k–$100k 19.5%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k–$300k 28.4%
$300k–$500k 13.5%
$500k–$1M 2.8%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$176,100
Median rent / month$1,082
Owner occupied78.2%
Renter occupied21.8%
Vacant13.5%
Single-family detached62.3%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes36.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20192.2%
2000–20096.9%
1990–19997.5%
1980–19896.0%
1970–197918.9%
1960–19697.9%
1950–195911.0%
1940–19497.2%
1939 or earlier31.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms28.3%
3 bedrooms49.1%
4 bedrooms12.9%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.4%
1 vehicle17.5%
2 vehicles37.1%
3 or more37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity48.4%
Propane / LP gas4.0%
Fuel oil24.0%
Wood16.4%
No fuel used4.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12244.4%
Cohabiting couple3111.3%
Male householder, no spouse6624.0%
Female householder, no spouse5620.4%
Households with children under 183813.8%
Households with seniors (65+)15556.4%
Average household size2.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.0%26.5%
Married47.7%45.4%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed5.0%9.9%
Divorced16.7%18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 8.8%
HS graduate 29.3%
Some college, no degree 30.0%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.7%
Graduate / professional 9.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.1%
Bachelor's or higher14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.5%
Kindergarten96.6%
Elementary school3827.9%
High school3525.7%
College / grad school5238.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.4%
Retail trade 14.8%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Education & healthcare 9.5%
Transportation & utilities 9.2%
Construction 6.7%
Public administration 6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Professional & management 6.0%
Wholesale trade 5.3%
Information 3.5%
Other services 2.8%
Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.3%
Service20.1%
Sales & office13.4%
Natural resources & construction19.0%
Production & transportation17.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.9%
Government18.7%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home13.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.6

Poverty

All people 13.5%
Under 18 years 40.9%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.6%
Retirement income26.9%
Supplemental Security6.5%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP18.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.0%
High blood pressure34.0%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8113.4%
Disability%
Any disability23.9%
Under 1812.5%
18–64 years13.6%
65 and over49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.6%
Public insurance48.6%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 191.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only67697.4%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)69299.7%
Born in same state69299.7%
Born in different state42060.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.3%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French17425.1%
English608.6%
Italian517.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab162.3%
Polish131.9%
Dutch30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.6%
Internet access91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97065

What city is ZIP code 97065 in?

ZIP code 97065 is primarily assigned to Wasco, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97065 in?

ZIP code 97065 falls within Sherman County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97065 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 97065 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97065 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 97065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97065?

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

Does ZIP code 97065 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97065 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97065 in?

ZIP code 97065 observes the PST timezone.

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