ZIP Code 97843

ZIP code 97843 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 924.3 square miles in Ione, Morrow County, Oregon. The area is home to 647 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97843 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97843 sits at $104,435 (34% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $55,688. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $221,500 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,056 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97843 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97843 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →