Mount Vernon, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97865

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

1,160
1/sq mi
$59,247
Median income
$185,600
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Vernon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97865 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 966.7 square miles in Mount Vernon, Grant County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,160 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 97865 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97865 sits at $59,247 (24% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,705. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $185,600 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $771 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97865 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 97865

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97865.

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 97865, Mount Vernon, 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

1,160

Population

966.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97865?

46.9

Median Age

60.9%

Male

39.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,247

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,705

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97865 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,247 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

484

Total Housing Units

437

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$185,600

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 97865, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,465,000.

19

Businesses

81

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 97865 in?
ZIP code 97865 (Mount Vernon) 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 97865?
ZIP code 97865 in Mount Vernon, OR has a population of 1,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97865?
The median household income in ZIP 97865 is $59,247, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97865?
The median home value in ZIP 97865 is $185,600, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97865 is White at 90.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97865?
ZIP code 97865 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97865 are: Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97865?
In ZIP code 97865, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 97865?
In ZIP code 97865, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97865 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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