97839 ZIP Code, Lexington, OR
97839 is a ZIP code in Lexington, Oregon in Morrow County. It covers 175 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97843, 97818 and 97836. 116 people live here in 63 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 (81%). Median household income is $40,568, well below the Oregon median of $83,011; the median age is 53.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lexington, OR
- County: Morrow County
- Land area: 175 sq mi
- Population: 116
- Median household income: $40,568
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 116 |
| Households | 63 |
| Median household income | $40,568 |
| Income per person | $28,716 |
| Median age | 53.9 |
| Homeowners | 81.0% |
| Median home value | $211,400 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 68.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 20.6% |
| $25–35K | 14.3% |
| $35–50K | 28.6% |
| $50–75K | 14.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 9.5% |
| $150–200K | 3.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.4% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.7% |
| 55–64 | 21.6% |
| 65–74 | 17.2% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.5% |
| Owned outright | 58.3% |
| Rented | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 34.7% |
Businesses in 97839
16 business establishments with 76 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97843 — Ione city, OR (14.1 mi)
- 97818 — Boardman city, OR (15.5 mi)
- 97836 — Heppner city, OR (18.6 mi)
- 97826 — Echo city, OR (19.2 mi)
- 97844 — Irrigon city, OR (21.7 mi)
- 97838 — Hermiston city, OR (24.6 mi)
- 99345 (25 mi)
Areas that include 97839
- Lexington, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Morrow 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) 97839, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97839 in?
- 97839 is a Lexington, OR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97839 in?
- 97839 is in Morrow County.
- What is the population of 97839?
- About 116 people (±60), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 432.
- What is the median household income in 97839?
- $40,568 (±$20,862), 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 97839?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97839 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97839?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97843 (14.1 mi, Ione), 97818 (15.5 mi, Boardman), 97836 (18.6 mi, Heppner), 97826 (19.2 mi, Echo), 97844 (21.7 mi, Irrigon) and 97838 (24.6 mi, Hermiston).
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