97827 ZIP Code, Elgin, OR
97827 is a ZIP code in Elgin, Oregon in Union County. It covers 207 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97876, 97841 and 97885. 2,384 people live here in 997 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $60,766, below the Oregon median of $83,011; the median age is 45.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elgin, OR
- County: Union County
- Land area: 207 sq mi
- Population: 2,384
- Median household income: $60,766
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,384 |
| Households | 997 |
| Median household income | $60,766 |
| Income per person | $35,974 |
| Median age | 45.4 |
| Homeowners | 75.7% |
| Median home value | $262,500 |
| Median rent | $1,001 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 75.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 11.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 1.1% |
| $200K+ | 6.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.4% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.4% |
| Owned outright | 29.9% |
| Rented | 20.4% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.6% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 2.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.1% |
| Mobile / other | 19.4% |
Businesses in 97827
39 business establishments with 401 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Retail Trade: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97876 — Summerville town, OR (10.5 mi)
- 97841 — Imbler city, OR (11 mi)
- 97885 — Wallowa city, OR (17 mi)
- 97824 — Cove city, OR (18.7 mi)
- 97886 — Weston city, OR (23.8 mi)
- 97857 — Lostine city, OR (24 mi)
Areas that include 97827
- Elgin, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Union County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97827, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97827 in?
- 97827 is a Elgin, OR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97827 in?
- 97827 is in Union County.
- What is the population of 97827?
- About 2,384 people (±311), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,713.
- What is the median household income in 97827?
- $60,766 (±$4,512), 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 97827?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97827 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97827?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97876 (10.5 mi, Summerville), 97841 (11 mi, Imbler), 97885 (17 mi, Wallowa), 97824 (18.7 mi, Cove), 97886 (23.8 mi, Weston) and 97857 (24 mi, Lostine).
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