97862 ZIP Code – Milton Freewater, Oregon
97862 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Milton Freewater, Oregon, part of Umatilla County with a population of approximately 12,460 residents. The median household income of $52,699 is below the Oregon average and below the national average. The median home value of $209,500 is below the national average, with 60.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $752, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.9%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 15.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 38.0, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 99324, 97886, 99362.
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ZIP 97862 vs. Oregon vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 97862 | OR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 9,998 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $209k | $372k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $752 | $1,157 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 46.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.9% | 26.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99324 – College Place
- 97886 – Weston
- 99362 – Walla Walla
- 97813 – Athena
- 99329 – Dixie
- 97810 – Adams
- 99360 – Touchet
- 97835 – Helix
- 99361 – Waitsburg
- 97859 – Meacham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99324 | COLLEGE PLACE | 10,076 | $63,628 |
| 97886 | WESTON | 948 | $62,308 |
| 99362 | WALLA WALLA | 43,028 | $63,778 |
| 97813 | ATHENA | 1,468 | $69,474 |
| 99329 | DIXIE | 156 | $69,688 |