97869 ZIP Code, Prairie City, OR
97869 is a ZIP code in Prairie City, Oregon — mostly in Grant County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Baker County. It covers 291 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97845, 97884 and 97817. 838 people live here in 426 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $56,875, below the Oregon median of $83,011; the median age is 53.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prairie City, OR
- County: Grant County
- Land area: 291 sq mi
- Population: 838
- Median household income: $56,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 838 |
| Households | 426 |
| Median household income | $56,875 |
| Income per person | $34,789 |
| Median age | 53.1 |
| Homeowners | 84.7% |
| Median home value | $216,600 |
| Median rent | $921 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% |
| Broadband internet | 78.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.9% |
| $15–25K | 18.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 9.6% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 1.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 19.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.7% |
| Owned outright | 46.9% |
| Rented | 12.2% |
| Vacant | 18.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 8.0% |
Businesses in 97869
22 business establishments with 130 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Construction: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97845 — John Day city, OR (13.4 mi)
- 97884 — Unity city, OR (20.7 mi)
- 97817 — Greenhorn city, OR (22.9 mi)
Areas that include 97869
- Prairie City, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grant County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97869, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97869 in?
- 97869 is a Prairie City, OR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97869 in?
- 97869 is mostly in Grant County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Baker County.
- What is the population of 97869?
- About 838 people (±185), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,028.
- What is the median household income in 97869?
- $56,875 (±$20,581), 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 97869?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97869 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97869?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97845 (13.4 mi, John Day), 97884 (20.7 mi, Unity) and 97817 (22.9 mi, Greenhorn).
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