97844 Zip Code Profile

97844 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Irrigon, Oregon. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($107,700) are significantly above average for the Pendleton-Hermiston area.

The average family income here is $43,240/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 97844 is $38,011.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 97844 earn an average of $27,848/year. Women earn only $17,971/year.

1,569 people in 97844 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 97844? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.7 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 1,893 men and 1,913 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,518 people (out of the 3,806 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,065 homes, and 21 businesses every day. 40 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

97844 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 46 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Odessa, Ukraine!) and -119 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 292 feet above sea levell.

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• Dozer
• Hermiston Farmers Market
• Hoodwatch
• Kennewick Farmers Market
• Market at the Parkway, Richland, WA
• Pasco Farmers Market

• Pendleton North Hill
• PROSSER FAR,MERS' MARKET
• Sagewood Meadows
• Shadow Run
• ShopTheNorthwest.com
• Umatilla Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,806
• White Population: 3,145
• Black Population: 38
• Hispanic Population: 980
• Asian Population: 32
• Hawaiian Population: 12
• Indian Population: 115
• Male Population: 1,893
• Female Population: 1,913
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 38
• Median Age of Females: 37

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Oregon
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Pendleton-Hermiston OR
• County: Morrow
• City: Irrigon
• Longitude: -119.5
• Latitude: 45.9
• Elevation: 292 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 541

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,529
• Drive alone: 1,221
• Carpool: 241
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 40


• Average commute time: 24.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 88
•    5 - 9: 128
•    10 - 14: 140
•    15 - 19: 267
•    20 - 24: 231
•    25 - 29: 171
•    30 - 34: 256
•    35 - 39: 37
•    40 - 44: 28
•    45 - 59: 96
•    60 - 89: 60
•    90 plus: 27

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $107,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $52,297
• Businesses: 21
• Employees: 109
• Annual Payroll: $2,878,000
• Average Family Income: $43,240
• Median Family Income: $36,600
• Average Income for Men: $27,848
• Average Income for Women: $17,971

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 69491.0
• Sr Senator: Ron Wyden (D)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Merkley (D)
• US House Representative: Greg Walden (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 049
• State FIPS Code: 41

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View all schools in Irrigon

Primary Schools

A C Houghton Elementary School

1105 N Main Ave

Irrigon, OR 97844

(541) 922-3321

Middle Schools

Irrigon Elementary School

490 Se Wyoming

Irrigon, OR 97844

(541) 922-2421

Other Schools

Irrigon Junior/Senior High School

315 E Wyoming Ave

Irrigon, OR 97844

(541) 922-5551