| City: | Kent, Oregon |
| County: | Sherman County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:42:19 PM |
| Population: | 85 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 458 / 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.1736, -120.5588 |
| Land Area: | 179.113 sq mi |
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Kent is one of Oregon's most isolated rural communities, covering 184 square miles of Sherman County wheat country in north-central Oregon. The 85 residents live in 42 households spread across this vast territory, where the nearest neighbor might be miles away. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere across the entire service area.
The Kent Post Office maintains 28 PO Boxes for the 42 households in the area. That's a 67% adoption rate, meaning most families rely on PO Boxes for mail access. Rural carrier routes serve some properties, but many residents make the drive to the post office in person. With Highway 97 running through the territory and homes scattered along roads like Dobie Point Lane, Decker Road, and Horseshoe Bend Road, centralized mail pickup at the post office works better than attempting delivery to every remote property.
This is working ranching and agricultural territory. Census data shows 24 workers in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting out of a small workforce. Another 14 work in public administration or federal government, likely related to land management in this sparsely populated county. Per capita income stands at $31,833, and only 12.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The median age of 43.3 years indicates an established, aging population rather than young families.
Sherman County is Oregon's least populous county, and Kent sits in its remote northern reaches. The landscape is open wheat fields and rangeland, with dramatic views of the Columbia River plateau. Winters can be harsh, and distances are real. The post office isn't just where you get mail. It's one of the few gathering points in a territory where your closest neighbor might be over the horizon.
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Kent, OR 97033Rural route delivery is available for some properties, but PO Box service is the primary option for most residents in this PO Box Only Zone.
Street names follow rural Oregon patterns with lane and road designations, plus Highway 97 corridor addresses.
ZIP Code 97033 has 85 residents and 42 households (average 2.02 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, older than the state (39.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.5%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 126Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 42Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 63 | 43 | 72 | 67 | 54 | 64 | 67 | 46 | 50 | 42 | 83 | 132 | 126 |
| Decennial Census | 60 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 85 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 38.5
| 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 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| White: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 50.59% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 42 | 49.41% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 85 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 126 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 126 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 126 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($80,426), is down $73,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,893. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (63.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,750 | $63,333 | $37,000 | $38,125 | $24,375 | $21,964 | $21,339 | $25,833 | $25,893 | $0 | $82,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $76,250 | $68,750 | $75,938 | $90,750 | $0 | $0 | $94,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,618 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,750 | $37,292 | $9,417 | $9,423 | $0 | $21,250 | $0 | $22,143 | $24,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,250 | $31,250 | $30,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,143 | $24,583 | $0 | $0 | $59,412 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,250 | $31,563 | $30,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 38 | 35.85% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 68 | 64.15% |
| Total: | 106 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 36.84% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 63.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 38 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($454,200), is down $187,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,450), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.52% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 34.48% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,500 | $170,800 | $163,900 | $168,500 | $170,000 | $167,300 | $165,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $212,500 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 70.00% |
| $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: | 6 | 30.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 65.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 34.48% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 89.23% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 10.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
In 2023, 12.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 38.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.30%), up 38.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 38.50 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 elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 76 | 71.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 11.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 4.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 12.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 106 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 106 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 12.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 70 | 46.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 81 | 53.64% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 151 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 41.3% | 38.5% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 97033 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $532,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 772Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $130,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $532,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97033 is located in Sherman County, Oregon, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 97033. It covers 179.113 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.404 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 179.113 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.404 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97033 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 January 1, 2026.