| City: | Antelope, Oregon |
| Names to Avoid: | Clarno |
| County: | Wasco County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:13 AM |
| Population: | 131 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.9229, -120.7312 |
| Land Area: | 294.731 sq mi |
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Antelope is a small rural community in Wasco County, Oregon, serving 131 residents across 294 square miles of high desert rangeland. The post office maintains 49 PO Boxes for 53 occupied households, giving it a 0.93 adoption rate that shows nearly universal reliance on box service. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, but rural carrier routes and highway contract delivery cover vast distances across the sparsely populated territory.
The ZIP code dates back to before October 2004 in USPS records and includes Clarno (though not valid for mailing) as a recognized geographic name within the service area. Street delivery infrastructure includes one rural route and two highway contract routes serving scattered ranches and homes. Main Street, Highway 218, and Lower Tub Springs Road handle most of the 33 street delivery records in the ZIP+4 database.
With a median age of 47.8 years and a population that's 90% white, Antelope fits the profile of an aging rural Oregon community. Of the 70 total housing units, 17 sit vacant and 8 are used seasonally or occasionally. The area supports 8 business establishments employing 62 workers. Median household income stands at $35,972, below Oregon's state average, with per capita income at $24,068.
Mail to Antelope can use either street addresses for rural route delivery or PO Box numbers. The preferred last line is "ANTELOPE, OR 97001". Given the small population and vast distances, most residents maintain PO Boxes at the post office rather than relying on rural carrier delivery to remote ranch locations.
Street names reflect rural highway community character with numbered state highways and ranch access roads like Tub Springs serving scattered properties.
ZIP Code 97001 has 131 residents and 53 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 131Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 353Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 14Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $39,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 53Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 235 | 288 | 306 | 364 | 297 | 373 | 371 | 354 | 338 | 385 | 318 | 386 | 373 | 353 |
| Decennial Census | 229 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 131 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.8
Male Median Age: 48.2
Female Median Age: 47.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 118 | 86.13% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 8.76% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 5.11% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 66 | 50.38% | 48.2 years |
| Females: | 65 | 49.62% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 131 | 100% | 47.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 210 | 59.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 58 | 16.43% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 85 | 40.51% |
| Total Population: | 353 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 210 | 59.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 143 | 40.51% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $39,250, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $23,830 (37.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,692. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $64,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,250). By gender, male median income is $40,546 and female is $24,167, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,379 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.2%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (38.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,080 | $61,250 | $56,538 | $67,723 | $56,154 | $58,021 | $58,523 | $43,333 | $33,558 | $0 | $36,750 | $38,750 | $35,972 | $39,250 |
| Median Family Income | $63,348 | $65,603 | $65,313 | $67,813 | $55,577 | $58,646 | $57,955 | $55,625 | $58,750 | $57,500 | $51,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,375 | $23,906 | $23,625 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,077 | $0 | $36,417 | $39,408 | $61,875 | $64,250 |
| Median Male Income | $19,722 | $19,688 | $25,625 | $26,154 | $0 | $25,300 | $0 | $0 | $35,588 | $31,278 | $31,101 | $33,828 | $32,143 | $40,546 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,364 | $0 | $0 | $46,397 | $48,281 | $0 | $0 | $54,671 | $0 | $0 | $24,167 |
| Employed: | 204 | 59.13% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 6.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 120 | 34.78% |
| Total: | 345 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 18.63% |
| Service: | 58 | 28.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 4.90% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 78 | 38.24% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 9.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 204 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $145,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $317,900. The median gross rent is $717, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $148 (26.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.33% (22.64% with a mortgage, 77.36% free-and-clear) and renters 11.67% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,800 | $150,000 | $208,300 | $0 | $109,400 | $325,000 | $319,200 | $319,200 | $317,900 | $320,000 | $102,500 | $56,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 28.57% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 57.14% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $569 | $583 | $586 | $581 | $730 | $700 | $639 | $629 | $638 | $621 | $0 | $386 | $717 | $717 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 20.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 41 | 68.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 11.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 77.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 22.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 26 | 33.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 51 | 66.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
In 2024, 36.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 70.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 29.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 18.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 45.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 40.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (65.52%). College enrollment is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 10.13% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 58 | 18.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 44 | 14.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 54 | 17.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 1.96% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 83 | 27.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 9.80% |
| Total: | 306 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 217 | 70.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 113 | 36.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 64 | 17.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 197 | 53.97% |
| No Insurance: | 104 | 28.49% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 261 | 71.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.2% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.0% | 28.0% | 34.2% | 34.1% | 41.2% | 37.5% | 72.7% | 56.3% | 45.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 10.34% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 17.24% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 65.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 6.90% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 10.34% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 82.76% |
ZIP Code 97001 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 54 people with an annual payroll of $3,957,000. USPS data shows 6 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 6Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 66Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 6Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $783,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,957,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 54Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97001 is located in Wasco County, Oregon, within the The Dalles, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45520) and Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 25,213 people, about 0.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 97001. It covers 294.731 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.26 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | The Dalles, ORSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45520Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 25,213Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 294.731 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.26 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 69442.78 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4102250Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Antelope city; OregonSource: Census |
ZIP Code 97001 is in the Jefferson County School District 509J, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.