97050 ZIP Code, Rufus, OR
97050 is a ZIP code in Rufus, Oregon in Sherman County. It covers 8.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97065, 98673 and 98613. 212 people live here in 123 households, fewer than in most Oregon ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $39,306, well below the Oregon median of $83,011; the median age is 48.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rufus, OR
- County: Sherman County
- Land area: 8.2 sq mi
- Population: 212
- Median household income: $39,306
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 212 |
| Households | 123 |
| Median household income | $39,306 |
| Income per person | $31,263 |
| Median age | 48 |
| Homeowners | 72.4% |
| Median home value | $182,800 |
| Median rent | $800 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 24.4% |
| $25–35K | 7.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 9.8% |
| $75–100K | 17.1% |
| $100–150K | 6.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.2% |
| 10–19 | 20.3% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 7.5% |
| 35–44 | 8.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 17.9% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.4% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 23.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 32.3% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 4.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 58.4% |
Businesses in 97050
8 business establishments with 58 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97065 — Wasco city, OR (8 mi)
- 98673 — Wishram CDP, WA (8.2 mi)
- 98613 — Centerville CDP, WA (10.8 mi)
- 98620 — Goldendale city, WA (13.6 mi)
- 97039 — Moro city, OR (16 mi)
- 98617 — Dallesport CDP, WA (17.2 mi)
- 98628 — Klickitat CDP, WA (18.3 mi)
- 97058 — The Dalles city, OR (19.8 mi)
Areas that include 97050
- Rufus, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sherman County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97050, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97050 in?
- 97050 is a Rufus, OR mailing address. By land area, 14% lies inside Rufus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97050 in?
- 97050 is in Sherman County.
- What is the population of 97050?
- About 212 people (±67), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 296.
- What is the median household income in 97050?
- $39,306 (±$14,093), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97050?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97050 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97050?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97065 (8 mi, Wasco), 98673 (8.2 mi, Wishram), 98613 (10.8 mi, Centerville), 98620 (13.6 mi, Goldendale), 97039 (16 mi, Moro) and 98617 (17.2 mi, Dallesport).
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