Seneca, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97873

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

228
1/sq mi
$39,821
Median income
$156,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seneca pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97873 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97873 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.0 square miles in Seneca, Grant County, Oregon. The area is home to 228 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 97873 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97873 sits at $39,821 (49% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,394. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $156,300 (64% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97873 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97873 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 →

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 97873, Seneca, 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

228

Population

190.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97873?

67.8

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$39,821

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$30,394

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97873 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,821 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

105

Total Housing Units

71

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$156,300

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 97873, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,051,000.

4

Businesses

5

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 97873 in?
ZIP code 97873 (Seneca) 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 97873?
ZIP code 97873 in Seneca, OR has a population of 228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97873?
The median household income in ZIP 97873 is $39,821, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97873?
The median home value in ZIP 97873 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97873 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97873?
ZIP code 97873 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97873?
In ZIP code 97873, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 97873?
In ZIP code 97873, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97873 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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