John Day, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97845

Grant County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,652
16/sq mi
$68,036
Median income
$248,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

John Day pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97845 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.9 square miles in John Day, Grant County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,652 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 97845 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97845 sits at $68,036 (13% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $39,182. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $248,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97845 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97845

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97845.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97845, John Day, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,652

Population

168.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97845?

53.7

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$68,036

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$39,182

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97845 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,036 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,175

Total Housing Units

1,099

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$248,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$905

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 97845, employing approximately 1,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,971,000.

120

Businesses

1,183

Employees

$59.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 15 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.7%
Construction 11 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 9.2%
Finance and insurance 9 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%
Information 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97845 in?
ZIP code 97845 (John Day) is located in Grant County, Oregon. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97845?
ZIP code 97845 in John Day, OR has a population of 2,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97845?
The median household income in ZIP 97845 is $68,036, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97845?
The median home value in ZIP 97845 is $248,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97845 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97845?
ZIP code 97845 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97845 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (15), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97845?
In ZIP code 97845, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97845?
In ZIP code 97845, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97845 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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