ZIP Code 97857 -- Lostine, OR

Wallowa | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 8.2x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.

Quick Overview

Population
483
Unknown
Median Income
$68,375
Home Value
$562,500
Median Rent
$1,342
Median Age
49.80
Diversity Index
3.20
Very Low
Cost of Living
165.3
very high
Unemployment
3.3%

About ZIP Code 97857

ZIP code 97857 in Lostine, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 483. The median household income is $68,375, which is This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $562,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 8.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 165.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 49.80 years. Approximately 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Wallowa, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
483
Median Age
49.80
Male Population
237
49.1%
Female Population
246
50.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
3.20 Very Low
White
98.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.4%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$68,375
Mean Household Income
$78,569
Per Capita Income
$35,260
Below Poverty Line
11.0%

This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$562,500
Median Rent
$1,342
Total Housing Units
228
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
29
12.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1985
Owner Occupied
76.9%
Renter Occupied
23.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 8.2x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 76.9% Renter 23.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
240
Employment Rate
96.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
64.0%
Carpool
18.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.8%

Cost of Living Index

165.3
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 97857 is 65.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Wallowa

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
97828 Enterprise 3,522 $58,850
97846 Joseph 2,067 $71,471
97885 Wallowa 1,365 $76,645
97842 Imnaha 116 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 97857

ZIP code 97857 (Lostine, OR) has a total population of 483 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 49.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97857 is $68,375 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97857 is primarily located in Lostine, Oregon (OR). It falls within Wallowa County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97857 is $562,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,342.

The median age in ZIP code 97857 is 49.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 97857 has a cost of living index of 165.27 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97857, 27.04% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.50% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97857 is 3.33%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.81% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.