| City: | Adel, Oregon |
| County: | Lake County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:53:49 PM |
| Population: | 108 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.2491, -119.8074 |
| Land Area: | 388.737 sq mi |
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Adel sits in southeastern Oregon's high desert country, where 108 residents occupy a vast 437 square mile territory in Lake County. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere across this remote landscape.
With a median age of 56.2 years and just 1.8 people per household, Adel is a quiet retirement community. Only 3 of the 108 residents are under 18. Of the 60 occupied homes, 41 are owner-occupied. The Adel post office maintains 56 PO Boxes, and with 60 households in the area, that's a 93% adoption rate. Residents from across the territory, including Twenty Mile Road (18 delivery points), Highway 140 E (9 delivery points), and Plush Adel Road, collect their mail at the post office. One rural route and one highway contract route serve the scattered ranches and homes.
This is working ranch country. Of the employed residents, 33 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting. Another 20 work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, while 13 are federal government employees. Median household income is $60,938. About 15% of adults have bachelor's degrees or higher. The area has no commercial establishments and no business employees recorded in Census data.
Adel's housing stock tells the story of a frontier settlement. The Census records 76 housing units built before 1939, and 19 are mobile homes. Of the 78 total housing units, 60 are occupied year-round and 18 are vacant. Another 12 units are used seasonally or occasionally, hinting at the occasional weekend rancher or hunter passing through this isolated corner of Oregon.
Street names reference distances and geographic features typical of remote Oregon ranch country.
ZIP Code 97620 has 108 residents and 60 households (average 1.80 persons per household). The median age is 56.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.3%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 70Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,938Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 60Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.80Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 77 | 59 | 84 | 104 | 166 | 181 | 201 | 167 | 177 | 106 | 51 | 39 | 70 |
| Decennial Census | 111 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 108 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.2
Male Median Age: 57.5
Female Median Age: 50.3
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 91 | 84.26% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 8.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.85% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.93% |
| Other: | 5 | 4.63% |
| Total: | 108 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 52 | 48.15% | 57.5 years |
| Females: | 56 | 51.85% | 50.3 years |
| Total: | 108 | 100% | 56.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 70 | 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: | 70 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $60,938, which is much lower than the state median ($80,426), is up $19,688 (47.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,125. Family households earn a median of $80,625 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,625). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $43,750, which is much lower than the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $43,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 82.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.3%). The unemployment rate is 23.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (63.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $19,583 | $47,083 | $44,583 | $46,964 | $46,042 | $49,028 | $58,472 | $42,813 | $26,354 | $0 | $0 | $60,938 |
| Median Family Income | $60,833 | $61,071 | $63,646 | $64,250 | $56,750 | $58,750 | $80,208 | $82,000 | $84,250 | $64,583 | $0 | $0 | $80,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $16,875 | $45,556 | $41,500 | $41,250 | $36,000 | $35,714 | $25,625 | $24,286 | $24,853 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $11,563 | $18,333 | $41,250 | $40,357 | $0 | $36,154 | $36,691 | $36,406 | $38,750 | $35,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $56,000 | $58,393 | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $35,250 | $35,179 | $38,125 | $38,333 | $38,250 | $0 | $0 | $43,750 |
| Employed: | 33 | 63.46% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 19.23% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9 | 17.31% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 63.64% |
| Service: | 4 | 12.12% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 24.24% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 33 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($454,200), is down $152,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,450), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $329. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,500 | $171,400 | $146,900 | $157,500 | $126,400 | $117,700 | $118,800 | $132,500 | $130,000 | $256,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 42.86% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 57.14% |
| $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: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $669 | $658 | $585 | $588 | $243 | $327 | $325 | $329 | $331 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 13.79% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 62.07% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 24.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 29 | 38.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 47 | 61.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 57 | 75.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 25.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.40% 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 27.10%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Public coverage is 18.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (40.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 31.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.85%). 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): | 15 | 28.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 48.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 15.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 15.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 44 | 57.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 13 | 17.11% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 57 | 75.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.3% | 33.3% | 24.0% | 22.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 13.8% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 53.85% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 46.15% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 97620 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 70Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97620 is located in Lake 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 97620. It covers 388.737 sq mi of land and a water area of 14.708 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: | 388.737 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 14.708 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 |
ZIP Code 97620 is in the Adel School District 21, 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 February 1, 2026.