ZIP Code 97859

ZIP code 97859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 205.0 square miles in Meacham, Umatilla County, Oregon. The area is home to 123 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 97859 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97859 sits at $61,250 (21% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $33,380. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $173,300 (60% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97859 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 →