🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

97835

Helix

ZIP Code 97835 is a standard zip code serving Helix, Helix, Oregon (OR), in Umatilla County, United States. It has an estimated population of 361 with a median household income of $51,250. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Oregon (OR)
County: Umatilla
City: Helix
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.866500
Longitude: -118.722200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 188.04 mi²
Population Density: 2.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 46.001058°N, 45.804296°S, -118.580369°E, -118.977805°W

With 361 residents spread across 188.04 square miles, this area has a population density of 2.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

361

Population

10th percentile

$51,250

Median Income

55th percentile

$166,100

Median Home Value

65th percentile

188.04 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 97835 is $51,250, and the median home value is $166,100.

Housing

145

Total Units

125

Occupied Units

86.2%

Occupancy Rate

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