| City: | Shaniko, Oregon |
| County: | Wasco County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:49 AM |
| Population: | 30 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.0803, -120.7597 |
| Land Area: | 0.434 sq mi |
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Shaniko, Oregon is one of the state's most famous ghost towns. Just 30 people live here now. The median age is 66.5 years, making this one of Oregon's oldest communities by demographics. Nearly all the buildings date from before 1939, when Shaniko was a thriving wool shipping center on the Columbia Southern Railway.
The post office maintains 24 PO Boxes for 11 households. That's an adoption rate of 2.18, meaning the Shaniko post office serves more than just local residents. People from surrounding rural areas in Wasco County use this facility because it's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory.
Street delivery exists on a limited basis through two rural routes serving 18 addresses. The numbered street grid (1st through 6th Street, plus lettered streets B through F) shows what Shaniko looked like in its early 1900s heyday, when it was called the "Wool Capital of the World." Most of those streets now serve just a handful of addresses.
With no recorded business establishments and just 5 business delivery points, Shaniko functions primarily as a historic site. Of the 19 total housing units, 11 are occupied year-round and 4 are used seasonally. Ten homes are owner-occupied, with just one rental. The per capita income of $13,313 is well below state averages, but economic data is unreliable for such a small population.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30 |
| Median Age | 66.5 years |
| Occupied Households | 11 |
| PO Boxes | 24 |
| Housing Built Before 1939 | 18 of 19 (95%) |
| White Population | 24 (80%) |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 (40%) |
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Use this format:
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Shaniko, OR 97057Limited rural route delivery exists for the handful of occupied addresses on the historic street grid.
Numbered streets (1st-6th) and lettered streets (B-F) show Shaniko's original town plat from its early 1900s boom era.
ZIP Code 97057 has 30 residents and 11 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 66.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.3% male and 56.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 30Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 14Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 69.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
| Decennial Census | 36 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 66.5
Male Median Age: 54.8
Female Median Age: 68.3
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 24 | 82.76% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 6.90% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 6.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 3.45% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13 | 43.33% | 54.8 years |
| Females: | 17 | 56.67% | 68.3 years |
| Total: | 30 | 100% | 66.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 14 | 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: | 14 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $23,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (60.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,333 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,750 | $0 | $0 | $21,250 | $23,438 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $23,333 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 5 | 35.71% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9 | 64.29% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 1 | 20.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 60.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 20.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 5 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $133,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,300 | $112,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1 | 10.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 6 | 60.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 30.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 10 | 55.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 44.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 17 | 94.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 5.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 92.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 75.00 percentage points since 2011. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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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): | 8 | 57.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3 | 21.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 21.43% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 21.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 7 | 35.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 13 | 65.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.0% | 28.6% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 97057 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 16 people with an annual payroll of $774,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,189Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $158,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $774,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97057 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 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 97057. It covers 0.434 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.434 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4166700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Shaniko city; OregonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97057 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 March 1, 2026.