The ZIP Code 97830 is associated with the city of Fossil in Oregon in Wheeler County. An estimated 48.0% of residents in the 97830 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 60.5 years. In this Oregon region, an estimated 15.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $22,980. Approximately 17% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $41,719. The current population estimate is 642.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 97830 is $41,719, while the region's mean household income is $46,634. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,980. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97830 of $22,980 is approximately 31.94% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,763. An estimated 16.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately73.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.6% of the population in 97830 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.6% of 97830 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 97830, 85.8% of the population graduated high school, while 15.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Wheeler County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97830, 93.1% is one race, while 6.9% are two or more races. Approximately 13.1% of 97830 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97830 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97830, an estimated 35.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 24.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Wheeler County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 35.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97830 are older than average. The median age of 60.5 years in ZIP Code 97830 is approximately 58.79% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 48.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 97830 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 18.1% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 97830 residents are aged 35 to 44 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 1.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 18.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97830 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97830 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 97830, 39.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.2 minutes. Approximately 13.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97830 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 12.6% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 97830 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.0% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.5% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 11.7% |
| Public administration | 12.6% |
In ZIP Code 97830, 93.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wheeler County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97830 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.1 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.79% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97830 | 9.05¢/kWh | 6.99¢/kWh | 5.18¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 15.96¢/kWh | 10.62¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97830 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.06 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.61 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.93 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.28 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.61 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |