ZIP Code 97868

ZIP code 97868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1171.2 square miles in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,991 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 97868 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97868 sits at $91,813 (18% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,771. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $218,200 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97868 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 →