ZIP Code 97840 in Oxbow, OR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Oxbow, Oregon
County:Baker County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:44:37 PM
Population:128 [See All]
Area Code:541
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:44.9453, -116.9243
Land Area:122.917 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 97840 has 128 residents and 69 households (average 1.86 persons per household). The median age is 48.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 29.7% male and 70.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.1%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:128Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:135Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:40Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$90,714Source: Census ACS
Households:69Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.86Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.26Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--729517316818215817411521616815482135
Decennial Census98------------------128------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 48.8

Male Median Age: 44.3

Female Median Age: 60.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male353200216501430201
Female313361135121568136112
Total61868115677161011138113
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12397.62%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*32.38%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:126100%
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:3829.69%44.3 years
Females:9070.31%60.3 years
Total:128100%48.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:135100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:135100%
Total Native Population:135100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $90,714, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $63,839 (237.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,203. Family households earn a median of $160,104 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $160,104). By gender, male median income is $65,882 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $65,882 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.0%, which is well above the state rate (62.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$26,875$62,679$97,656$101,319$100,921$101,513$103,015$79,732$127,917$135,500$128,750$89,375$90,714
Median Family Income$26,042$44,688$98,516$101,806$100,921$101,513$103,015$78,661$127,917$135,500$128,750$111,250$160,104
Median NonFamily Income$44,167$62,857$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$19,271$80,329$71,905$72,368$0$72,222$73,676$46,250$45,250$0$51,964$62,604$65,882
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$21,500$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6868.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:3232.00%
Total:100100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2739.71%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:57.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:913.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2739.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:68100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($454,200), is down $27,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $339,400. The median gross rent is $421, which is well under the state median ($1,450), is up $25 (6.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $421. Of occupied housing, owners make up 24.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 76.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 57.98%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.46%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$27,500$27,100$9,999$0$331,800$333,300$0$0$339,400$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2668.42%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1231.58%
Total:38100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$396$297$279$275$270$252$0$0$0$0$0$421$421
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1224.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:3876.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:50100%

Occupied Housing Units:5042.02%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6957.98%
Total Housing Units:119100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:119100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:119100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 33.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with 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%). Private coverage is 90.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 9.60%, 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%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (48.08%). College enrollment is 9.62%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:3143.66%
Associate's degree:1622.54%
Bachelor's degree:2433.80%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:71100%
High school or higher:71100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2433.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:12290.37%
Public Insurance:139.63%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:135100%
Has Health Insurance:135100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2242.31%
High school (grades 9-12):2548.08%
College or graduate school:59.62%
Total:52100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4790.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 97840 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 22 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:22Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:59Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:22Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 97840 is located in Baker County, Oregon, within the Baker City, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12520) and Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 16,796 people, about 0.76% of whom live in ZIP Code 97840. It covers 122.917 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.181 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Baker City, ORSource: Census
CBSA Number:12520Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:16,796Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:122.917 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.181 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


97841 | | 97839

Schools in ZIP Code 97840


We could not locate which school district 97840 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.

Pine Eagle Charter School 375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
District: Pine-Eagle School District 61Nearby
Keating Elementary School 41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
District: Baker School District 5JNearby
Huntington School 520 3rd St E
Huntington, OR 97907
District: Huntington School District 16JNearby
Brooklyn Primary School 1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
District: Baker School District 5JNearby
Baker High School 2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
District: Baker School District 5JNearby
Enterprise Sda Christian School 305 Wagner St
Enterprise, OR 97828
District: Private SchoolNearby
Harvest Christian Academy 3720 Birch St
Baker City, OR 97814
District: Private SchoolNearby
Baker Adventist Christian School 42171 Chico Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97840


Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Type: Post Secondary
Treasure Valley Community College 650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Type: Post Secondary
The College Of Idaho 2112 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID 83605-4432
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Nampa 16803 North Marketplace Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology 6843 N Strawberry Glen Rd. #140
Boise, ID 83714
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Western Idaho 5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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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