ZIP Code 97384 in Mehama, OR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Mehama, Oregon
County:Marion County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:09:59 AM
Population:69 [See All]
Area Codes:503 / 971
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.7905, -122.6181
Land Area:0.027 sq mi
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97384 - Mehama, OR

ZIP Code 97384, Mehama

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationMarion County, OR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population69
Households20
PO Boxes36 Regional Hub (180%)
Median Age38.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 97383
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 36 PO Boxes for 20 households, with a PO Box adoption rate of 1.80 indicating service extends beyond the immediate area.
  • Only one street appears in carrier route records: Grove Street, though rural route delivery serves the broader area.
  • The population of 69 people lives in 20 occupied housing units, with a household ratio of 3.45 people per household.
  • Mail delivery operates through one rural carrier route rather than city delivery routes.
  • The community includes 5 business addresses and historically had 3 business establishments with 21 employees.
  • This is a designated PO Box ZIP (Classification 'P'), but street delivery exists through rural routes.

Overview

Mehama's 97384 ZIP serves just 69 people across 20 households in Marion County, Oregon. The post office maintains 36 PO Boxes for a community that has one street with carrier delivery: Grove Street. With a PO Box adoption rate of 1.80, the facility serves customers beyond the immediate area, likely including residents from surrounding unincorporated areas who rely on Mehama for mail services.

Postal Services

The ZIP operates primarily as a rural route delivery zone, with one rural carrier route serving local addresses. While street delivery exists, the high number of PO Boxes relative to households shows that many residents prefer or require box service. The median age of 38.5 years reflects a working-age population in this small Marion County community.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Urbanization

With only one street name in carrier records, Mehama's delivery infrastructure centers on rural routes rather than a street grid. Grove Street represents the sole named street segment with standardized delivery, while most addresses receive service through rural route designations.

Nearby Areas

Southeast Mill Creek Four Corners South Gateway East Lancaster Morningside
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 97384 has 69 residents and 20 households (average 3.45 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, slightly younger than the state (39.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.0% male and 58.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.0%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:69Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,555.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:20Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000067808690
Decennial Census23------------------69--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.5

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 36

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male132102413003440010
Female144311070074142010
Total276413483077582020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6086.96%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*811.59%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:11.45%
Total:69100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2942.03%40.5 years
Females:4057.97%36.0 years
Total:69100%38.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 97384 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 21 people with an annual payroll of $986,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,856Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$230,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$986,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:21Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 97384 is located in Marion County, Oregon, within the Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41420) and Oregon's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 390,738 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 97384. It covers 0.027 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Salem, ORSource: Census
CBSA Number:41420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:390,738Source: Census
MSA:Portland-Salem, OR-WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:0.027 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5189.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Salem, OR PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4147300Source: Census
Place Name:Mehama CDP; OregonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


97385 | | 97383

Schools in ZIP Code 97384


We could not locate which school district 97384 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.

Mari-Linn Elementary School 641 5th St
Lyons, OR 97358
District: North Santiam School District 29JNearby
Lourdes School 39059 Jordan Rd
Scio, OR 97374
District: Scio School District 95Nearby
Oregon Charter Academy 833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
District: Santiam Canyon School District 129JNearby
Santiam Junior/Senior High School 300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
District: Santiam Canyon School District 129JNearby
Stayton Elementary School 875 N 3rd
Stayton, OR 97383
District: North Santiam School District 29JNearby
Regis St Mary Catholic School 550 W Regis St
Stayton, OR 97383
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cascade View Christian School 11677 Sublimity Rd Se
Sublimity, OR 97385
District: Private SchoolNearby
Evergreen Mennonite School 38935 Gilkey Rd
Scio, OR 97374
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97384


Corban University 5000 Deer Park Dr Se
Salem, OR 97317-9392
Type: Post Secondary
Mount Angel Seminary 1 Abbey Drive
Saint Benedict, OR 97373
Type: Post Secondary
Phagans School Of Beauty 622 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97301
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Hair Design Careers 1684 Clay St Ne
Salem, OR 97301-1952
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Technology 4700 Silverton Road Ne
Salem, OR 97305
Type: Post Secondary
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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