Irrigon, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97844
Morrow County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,806
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,090
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irrigon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97844 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97844 covers 107.5 square miles in Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,806 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97844 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,090 (2% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,077. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $232,400 (46% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $880; owner occupancy is 86.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Morrow County, so 97844 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irrigon, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97844.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97844, Irrigon, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,806
Population
107.5
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97844?
35.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
8.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,090
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$29,077
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97844 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Irrigon, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,090 Top 47% higher than 53% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,422housing units
1,422
Total Housing Units
1,368
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 97844, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,013,000.
29
Businesses
138
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 17.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97844 vs 99345 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99345 | Paterson, WA | 213 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97844, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,806 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97844 in?
ZIP code 97844 (Irrigon) is located in Morrow County, Oregon. Morrow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morrow-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97844?
ZIP code 97844 in Irrigon, OR has a population of 3,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97844?
The median household income in ZIP 97844 is $76,090, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97844?
The median home value in ZIP 97844 is $232,400, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97844 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97844?
ZIP code 97844 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97844 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97844?
In ZIP code 97844, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97844?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97844 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97844?
In ZIP code 97844, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97844 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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