Wheeler County, OR ZIP Codes
Oregon (OR) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
1,451
population (2021)
+0.7%
pop change since 2010
41069
FIPS code
Wheeler County ZIP code map
About Wheeler County
Wheeler County is located in Oregon and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,451 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.7% from 1,441 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wheeler County is 41069.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,451 |
| 2010 population | 1,441 |
| Change | +0.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| FIPS code | 41069 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wheeler County
ZIP codes for Wheeler County, OR (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97750 | Mitchell | Wheeler | View map |
| 97830 | Fossil | Wheeler | View map |
| 97874 | Spray | Wheeler | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,403
Population
57.5
Median age
$48,623
Median household income
$27,765
Per capita income
$229,367
Median home value
$749
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
744
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
46
Under 5
47
15
5–9
15
37
10–14
37
25
15–19
25
29
20–24
30
63
25–34
64
53
35–44
53
75
45–54
77
30
55–59
31
77
60–64
78
122
65–74
125
98
75–84
100
25
85+
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 237 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,166 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 496 | 34.7% |
| Median age | 57.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,252 | 84.4% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 41 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
13.8%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
29.3%
$75k–$100k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
10.1%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $48,623 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
23.5%
$300k–$500k
19.8%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,367 |
| Median rent / month | $749 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 34.5% |
| Single-family detached | 77.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 35.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.1% |
| Fuel oil | 9.7% |
| Wood | 43.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 335 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 100 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 156 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 139 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 346 | 54.8% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Married | 59.3% | 60.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 18.0% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
28.3%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 89 | 47.8% |
| High school | 42 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 29 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Agriculture & mining
16.1%
Public administration
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Construction
7.2%
Professional & management
7.1%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Retail trade
2.9%
Other services
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.4% |
| Service | 25.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 2.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.9% |
| Government | 36.0% |
| Self-employed | 12.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.4% |
| Carpool | 14.2% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 59.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 9.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 176 | 14.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 46.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.2% |
| Public insurance | 65.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,310 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 23 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,360 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,356 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 828 | 58.5% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 43 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 29.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 374 | 26.7% |
| Italian | 313 | 22.3% |
| Arab | 184 | 13.1% |
| Polish | 34 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 16 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.6% |
| German | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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