| City: | Westfall, Oregon |
| County: | Malheur County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:57:06 AM |
| Population: | 58 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.0036, -117.7772 |
| Land Area: | 216.247 sq mi |
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Westfall sits in the remote high desert of eastern Oregon's Malheur County, where 58 residents spread across 283 square miles of rangeland. This isn't a town in the conventional sense. It's a PO Box Only Zone with a small post office, a few roads named for local creeks and ranches, and a median age of 58.5 years that speaks to the older ranching families who remain.
The Westfall post office maintains 12 PO Boxes for 15 households. With no street delivery infrastructure across this vast territory, those boxes are the only way to receive mail. Residents travel to the post office from ranches along Bully Creek Road, Clover Creek Road, and Old Stage Road. One rural route and one highway contract route handle what limited delivery exists.
Of the 58 residents, all were born in the United States. The population is 84% white, with 14% identifying as Hispanic or some other race. Education levels are surprisingly high for such a remote area. Among adults 25 and older, 43% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. That's well above the national average and likely includes retired professionals who chose this isolation.
The economy is minimal. Census data shows zero business establishments and zero reported employment within the ZIP boundaries. Of the few working residents, 10 are in agriculture (ranching), 9 in transportation (likely trucking or ranch logistics), and 4 work for the federal government. Nine people work from home. Per capita income is $19,396, but that figure is based on a tiny sample and doesn't capture the full economic picture of ranching operations.
Housing stock is old. The Census counted 19 total units, with 15 occupied and 4 vacant. Most homes (21 units, which exceeds the total count and suggests estimation issues) were built before 1939. Four are mobile homes. Twelve are owner-occupied, three are rentals. There's virtually no seasonal use here (just 1 unit). This is year-round ranching country, not vacation property.
Mail addressed to Westfall, OR 97920 goes to the post office on N Main Street. The ZIP was established before October 2004, when USPS began tracking introduction dates. It serves one of Oregon's most isolated corners, where the nearest services are many miles away and the landscape is dominated by sagebrush, creek valleys, and working cattle ranches.
Roads named for local creeks and historic stage routes across rangeland.
ZIP Code 97920 has 58 residents and 15 households (average 3.87 persons per household). The median age is 58.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.3% male and 39.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.5%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 25Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 15Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 12 | 22 | 95 | 108 | 156 | 165 | 154 | 96 | 73 | 36 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
| Decennial Census | 60 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 58 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.5
Male Median Age: 63.2
Female Median Age: 48.3
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 49 | 77.78% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 12.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 9.52% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 35 | 60.34% | 63.2 years |
| Females: | 23 | 39.66% | 48.3 years |
| Total: | 58 | 100% | 58.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 25 | 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: | 25 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 25 | 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 $22,813 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $48,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,750). By gender, male median income is $37,083 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $37,083 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,813 | $22,500 | $11,410 | $11,646 | $9,953 | $10,036 | $9,975 | $0 | $0 | $22,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $15,000 | $21,250 | $11,346 | $11,555 | $11,493 | $11,691 | $11,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,750 | $41,250 | $48,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,939 | $8,918 | $8,925 | $8,995 | $8,906 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $2,499 | $7,813 | $6,282 | $6,494 | $6,493 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,208 | $37,083 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $18,333 | $6,411 | $6,397 | $0 | $6,283 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 13 | 52.00% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 4.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11 | 44.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($454,200), is down $208,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $189,500. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,300 | $187,500 | $206,300 | $166,100 | $187,000 | $187,300 | $187,800 | $189,000 | $189,500 | $0 | $350,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 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): | 6 | 37.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5 | 31.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 31.25% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 76.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 23.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 17 | 80.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 19.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
In 2023, 42.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 50.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. 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): | 1 | 4.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 52.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 14.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 21 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 42.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 14 | 56.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 5 | 20.00% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 24.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 19 | 76.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 50.0% | 57.1% | 91.7% | 81.8% | 86.0% | 76.1% | 73.8% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 13.3% | 25.0% | 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% |
| 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 97920 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: | 159Source: 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 97920 is located in Malheur County, Oregon, within the Ontario, OR-ID Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36620) and Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 57,891 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 97920. It covers 216.247 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ontario, OR-IDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 57,891Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 216.247 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 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 97920 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 February 1, 2026.