97883 Zip Code Profile

97883 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Union, Oregon. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $134,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the La Grande area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $37,403/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 97883 is $35,522.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 97883 earn an average of $25,719/year. Women earn only $13,746/year.

832 people in 97883 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 97883? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.0 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 1,218 men and 1,255 women. The median age for men is 45 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,375 people (out of the 2,473 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 535 homes, and 2 businesses every day. 20 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

97883 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Belgrade, Serbia!) and -118 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,983 feet above sea levell.

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• Baker City Farmers Market
• Hoodwatch
• Joseph Farmers' Market
• La Grande Farmers Market

• Milton-Freewater Farmers Market
• Pendleton North Hill
• Wallowa Community Farmers Market I
• Wallowa County Community Farmers Market II

• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,473
• White Population: 2,424
• Black Population: 6
• Hispanic Population: 52
• Asian Population: 14
• Hawaiian Population: 6
• Indian Population: 58
• Male Population: 1,218
• Female Population: 1,255
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 45
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Oregon
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: La Grande OR
• County: Union
• City: Union
• Longitude: -117.8
• Latitude: 45.2
• Elevation: 2,983 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 541

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 751
• Drive alone: 625
• Carpool: 102
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 20


• Average commute time: 21.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 52
•    5 - 9: 81
•    10 - 14: 29
•    15 - 19: 89
•    20 - 24: 298
•    25 - 29: 80
•    30 - 34: 36
•    35 - 39: 17
•    40 - 44: 10
•    45 - 59: 28
•    60 - 89: 24
•    90 plus: 7

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $134,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $44,468
• Businesses: 49
• Employees: 173
• Annual Payroll: $4,315,000
• Average Family Income: $37,403
• Median Family Income: $30,179
• Average Income for Men: $25,719
• Average Income for Women: $13,746

• 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: 061
• State FIPS Code: 41

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View all schools in Union

Primary Schools

Union Elementary School

166 W Dearborn St

Union, OR 97883

(541) 562-5278

High Schools

Union High School

540 S Main St

Union, OR 97883

(541) 562-5166